Litigation Associate-Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking
an Environmental Litigation Associate on behalf of a leading
national law firm to join its environmental and regulatory
litigation team . This role is ideal for an attorney with
experience in federal environmental litigation , particularly civil
enforcement matters , who thrives in high-stakes regulatory
environments and can work independently while engaging directly
with clients. Key Responsibilities: Represent clients in complex
civil environmental litigation matters, primarily at the federal
level . Analyze and interpret technical regulatory frameworks ,
including federal environmental laws and related administrative
schemes. Draft legal briefs, memoranda, and motions with minimal
supervision. Engage directly with clients and stakeholders,
offering strategic legal counsel. Collaborate with cross-functional
legal teams on matters involving enforcement defense and regulatory
compliance. Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience with federal
environmental enforcement , preferably government-side , or in
private practice handling civil enforcement matters . Familiarity
with EPA , DOJ , or other federal agency enforcement processes.
Strong grounding in environmental law and administrative law
concepts. Ability to assess complex regulatory and factual records
quickly and accurately. Demonstrated ability to manage projects
independently with minimal supervision. Qualifications: J.D. from
an accredited U.S. law school Law school class years 2018–2022
Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Strong
academic background Excellent research, writing, and analytical
skills Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and
deliver high-quality work under pressure Compensation: Base Salary
Range: $260,000 – $420,000 (Contingent upon experience and
qualifications) Bonuses: Performance-based, discretionary
Keywords: Direct Counsel, Silver Spring , Litigation Associate-Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort, Legal , Washington, Maryland
