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Overview:
Position Type:
Full Time

Description:
Litigation Associate – Environmental Law Practice Group
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP is an established full-service law firm seeking to add a litigation associate to our Environmental Law practice group on a full-time basis. Join a well-established and growing environmental law practice with seasoned partners. Excellent opportunity to further develop your skills and grow your practice.

Requirements:

1-3 years experience working in a legal environment (in-house and/or law firm).
Position requires superior communication, advocacy, drafting, writing, research and analytical skills, with the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Successful candidate will be encouraged to develop and maintain a high level of professional expertise and visibility.
Graduate in top 20% of reputable and accredited law school.
Although not limited to candidates with specific work experiences, preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following categories:

Complex civil litigation, in federal and state court, involving toxic torts, environmental cost recovery, insurance coverage for contaminated property, and/or class and mass tort actions.
Administrative litigation involving the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, U.S. EPA or the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Interpreting and applying major federal environmental laws, regulations and guidance documents (e.g. CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, CAA, CWA, NEPA) and state law corollaries.

Solid work ethic and ambitious in a team context — not at expense of team.
Problem-solving manner, ability to work with variety of personalities and under pressure.
Team-oriented, including experience working in groups (with lawyers, paralegals, as well as clients and their other advisors).
Client service orientation and high touch responsiveness expected.
Possess high moral character, hard-working mindset and practical knowledge.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills for use working internally with other team members and while advising clients.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion with strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with technology – ideally, self-sufficient in generation of routine work product.

Bose McKinney & Evans LLP and Bose Public Affairs Group are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Bose does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Please provide your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript.