Environmental & Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Environmental & Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Seattle, WA.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of environmental and mass tort litigation experience to join a nationally recognized Environmental Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling practice. The successful candidate will represent clients in complex environmental litigation, regulatory enforcement matters, and mass tort disputes across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in environmental litigation, regulatory enforcement proceedings, and mass tort matters.

• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation filings.

• Conduct legal research, factual investigations, and discovery.

• Assist with negotiations involving regulatory agencies and environmental disputes.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex litigation and regulatory matters.

• Work directly with clients to develop litigation strategies and practical compliance solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

• 3-5 years of environmental and mass tort litigation experience.

• Experience handling environmental enforcement, regulatory, or complex litigation matters.

• Interest in aerospace and product liability litigation is strongly preferred.

• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

• Interest in leveraging legal technology and AI tools to enhance legal research and document drafting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual bonus eligibility