Environmental Attorney

At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Our Environmental group is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 5 years' litigation experience for work on preparing and litigating a multi-party complex case. Exceptional litigation writing skills are a must. Environmental experience is a positive (CERCLA in particular) but is not necessary. Duties would include development of case strategy, drafting initial pleadings, developing factual bases, propounding and responding to discovery, legal research, drafting briefs, contribution to overall litigation strategy, close collaboration with senior partner and the rest of the litigation team. ArentFox Schiff LLP offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please submit your resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample.

The position is a reduced hours arrangement with a minimum requirement of 1000 billable hours per year. We will consider candidates regardless of office location. Remote work is an option depending on jurisdiction.

The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $140,000 to a maximum of $210,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

ArentFox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations.

ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.