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Overview

The Law firm of Houston Harbaugh, P.C. is looking to hire either a full-time environmental litigation associate
(or an hourly based contract lawyer for part-time) for the firm’s environmental practice group. Applicant must be licensed at minimum in Pennsylvania and we would prefer someone living in the Western Pennsylvania region.

Excellent training, mentoring and benefits and flexible work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support and counsel on a variety of environmental matters including regulatory compliance, litigation, investigations, enforcement actions, and transactional due diligence;
• Counsel and representation to clients on environmental law matters;
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support client cases and initiatives;
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and briefs;
• Participate in negotiations, depositions and settlement discussions; and
• Collaborate with other firm attorneys and legal professionals within other practices.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of environmental legal experience;
• Preferably, experience in regulatory compliance, environmental litigation, government investigations, enforcement actions, and transactional due diligence;
• Law licensure in Pennsylvania at minimum;
• Knowledge of Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and/or RCRA matters and associated state regulations;
• Possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school;
• Strong legal research and analytical skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively;
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; and
• Be able to work with a team or individually;

Why You'll Love Us

This is exciting and complex work with lots of client contact, deposition and courtroom experience, as well as business development opportunities. We support business development efforts by new associates and promote social media, blogs, podcasts, pro bono work and community activities. Google or search Houston Harbaugh today for more details.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible remote work schedule available
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, firm-paid downtown parking pass
• Compensation package based upon candidate qualifications and experience
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability and business generation
• A monthly technology budget to be applied to any technology costs incurred from working remotely.

Contact

Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to Careers@hh-law.com