Mid-Level Environment, Energy, & Resources Associate

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Perkins Coie recognizes that our actions and decisions impact the environment. It is our policy to act as a responsible global citizen by aggressively pursuing and selecting, where reasonable and appropriate, alternatives that fulfill the vital needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is our goal to help preserve and protect the world’s ecosystems and natural resources.

Position Overview

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking an attorney with a minimum 4 years of experience in environmental and natural resources law to be based in Perkins Coie's Portland, Oregon office but working with the Environment, Energy, & Resources and other practice groups nationwide. 

Qualifications

• Required experience includes environmental/natural resources litigation, permitting, environmental compliance and enforcement. 
• Experience in CERCLA litigation, citizen suit defense, toxic tort litigation, and permit challenges will be an asset.
• Required for consideration are 4 years of relevant legal experience, which could include judicial clerkship experience. 
• Also required is an excellent law school performance, a strong educational background, significant writing experience demonstrated by law review/journal/clerkship experience, and excellent references. 
• The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to independently manage client relationships and matters and the desire to develop client and referral relationships. 
• The candidate should demonstrate the ability to be a team player, and superior interpersonal and communication skills are preferred.   

To Apply

Please click "Apply on Company Website" below and have ready your cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, references, and a brief writing sample. Principals only please.

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