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Staff Attorney IV - Environmental Litigation - Exempt

State of Vermont
Montpelier, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
Overview

Do NOT apply online to this posting! Online applications will not be considered. Qualified applicants should send a resume AND cover letter to John Zaikowski, Esq., Enforcement & Litigation Section Chief at: ANR.Legal@vermont.gov. Please reference "ANR Staff Attorney" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Agency of Natural Resources' Enforcement & Litigation Section has an opening for an Environmental Litigation Attorney. The position will focus on representing the Agency in litigation before the Superior Court, Environmental Division in administrative enforcement actions, appeals of Agency decisions and Act 250 decisions, and in proceedings before the Public Utility Commission reviewing energy-related proje

Candidates must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar or eligible for admission. The Environmental Litigation Attorney must have 8 or more years of relevant experience. Candidates with environmental law experience and civil or administrative litigation preferred. Applicants should have excellent research, writing, trial and negotiation skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload.

The Environmental Litigation Attorney position is an exempt full-time position. Salary offered for this position is commensurate with the applicant's background and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan, which can be found by clicking here. The State of Vermont offers competitive insurance benefits as well as workplace flexibility.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Who May Apply

This position, Staff Attorney IV - Environmental Litigation - Exempt (Job Requisition #54549), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like to apply for this positon please send a resume AND cover letter to John Zaikowski, Esq., Enforcement & Litigation Section Chief at: ANR.Legal@vermont.gov. Please reference "ANR Staff Attorney" in the subject line.

Resumes will not be accepted online. You must email your material to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Admission to practice plus 8 or more years of relevant lawyer experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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