Holland & Hart's Energy, Environment and Natural Resources group is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its team our Denver, Boulder, or Aspen office.
Position Requirements
Ideal candidates will have at least two to six years of experience in Colorado water rights and associated real estate and land use laws. Experience in state and federal regulation of air, water quality, hazardous waste, mining, manufacturing, experience handling complex environmental litigation (both civil and administrative), and project permitting would be helpful. In addition to strong credentials and references, the candidate should be skilled in legal research, writing, and oral and written advocacy, and should be well versed in taking initiative, participating in teams, and must be able to work efficiently on a variety of projects with short deadlines.
Compensation and Expectations
Holland & Hart's compensation is merit-based-you'll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements. As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, Holland & Hart is providing a good faith salary range for this position (if based in Colorado): $207,500 - $255,000.
Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.
Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community-building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours. Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.
Benefits Summary
Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave. The firm offers inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.
Application Process
Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcripts. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Anna Bartle, Recruiting Coordinator, [redacted]. Search firm inquiries may be directed to Lisa Visconti-Liss [redacted]. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. No phone calls please.
