Join an established environmental practice where you can develop specialized experience while working on meaningful matters involving
Illinois EPA and USEPA enforcement, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is interested in environmental law and wants hands-on experience working with clients, regulators, and experienced environmental attorneys.
What You'll Do:- Develop strategies and prepare responses to environmental violations alleged by the Illinois EPA and USEPA
- Participate in meetings and negotiations with clients and environmental regulators
- Assist clients with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement matters
- Appear in court and at hearings before the Illinois Pollution Control Board
- Research and analyze environmental statutes, regulations, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions
- Conduct depositions and assist with discovery
- Draft motions, responses to discovery, regulatory submissions, and other legal documents
- Investigate facts and legal issues, develop case strategies, and manage deadlines
What We're Looking For:- Active Illinois law license and good standing with the Illinois Bar
- A strong interest in developing a practice in environmental law
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Deposition experience preferred
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn a highly specialized area of law
If you're interested in building expertise in environmental law while gaining hands-on regulatory and litigation experience, we'd like to hear from you.
