Holland & Hart is seeking a junior level associate to join the Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources practice group. Our Montana office is currently located in Billings; however, we expect to open a Helena office in late 2026, and this position will be based in our new Helena location.
Position Requirements
Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of environmental and natural resource litigation and project development experience. Administrative litigation and regulatory experience are a plus. Candidates should be ready to immediately contribute to a team while also being comfortable working independently. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills and have experience with, or potential to handle, large firm/client practice and expectations.
Compensation and Expectations
Holland & Hart's compensation is merit-based-you'll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements and on your contributions to the team's efforts.
Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.
Judicial clerks are eligible for a one-time bonus immediately following the completion of a judicial clerkship with a federal appellate, federal district, tax court, state supreme court, or state appellate court.
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 benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care 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]. No phone calls please. H&H is not currently partnering with agencies for this search.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.
