9 September 2026
Environmental Litigation Associate
Compensation
$260,000 – $365,000
Key requirements
Strong background in environmental/toxic tort litigation Significant experience with agency enforcement defense and regulatory compliance counseling Experience with conducting environmental diligence for corporate transactions Knowledge of federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and California’s Prop 65
TrendsThe role
Morrison & Foerster seeks an Environmental Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of PQE for their San Diego, San Francisco, or Seattle offices. This role focuses on complex environmental law matters within the firm's Environmental Litigation Practice Group.
What you'll do
- Draft briefs
- Draft correspondence
- Draft written discovery responses
- Prepare depositions
- Support depositions
- Prepare oral arguments
- Support oral arguments
- Manage discovery
What we're looking for
Strong background in environmental/toxic tort litigation
Significant experience with agency enforcement defense and regulatory compliance counseling
Experience with conducting environmental diligence for corporate transactions
Knowledge of federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and California’s Prop 65
Experience with drafting briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses
Experience preparing and supporting depositions and oral arguments
Experience managing discovery
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong case management skills
Strong work ethic
Team-oriented attitude
Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in
Benefits
Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care
Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps
Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements
Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations
Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with
Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations
Hiring contacts
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Environmental Litigation Associate
Morrison & Foerster · San Diego / San Francisco / Seattle / Washington D.C. · $260,000 – $365,000
San Diego / San Francisco / Seattle / Washington D.C. · $260,000 – $365,000