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Environmental Attorney jobs are open across law firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and corporate legal departments, from staff attorney to partner and general counsel level, with specializations in regulatory compliance, environmental litigation, and land use. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The San Bernardino, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice.
The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of toxic tort and environmental litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the California Bar is required.
Lewis Brisbois’ representation of its clients, both in toxic tort and environmental matters, extends to state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials, including Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation. We represent generators, landowners, municipalities, and site operators, from multi-national corporations to family-owned local companies. The diversity of the firm's environmental practice is reflected in its clients. Clients range from individuals, partnerships, and closely held corporations to Fortune 500 companies. The client base includes both foreign and domestic companies, governmental agencies, manufacturing, and real estate development companies as well as foreign and domestic insurance carriers. The firm is frequently selected to represent clients as National Counsel in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, automotive litigation (rollover cases), dietary supplements (L-Tryptophan, ephedra), etc.
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in toxic tort and environmental law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
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Minimum Salary: USD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $180,000.00/Yr.
The San Bernardino, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice.
The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of toxic tort and environmental litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the California Bar is required.
Lewis Brisbois’ representation of its clients, both in toxic tort and environmental matters, extends to state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials, including Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation. We represent generators, landowners, municipalities, and site operators, from multi-national corporations to family-owned local companies. The diversity of the firm's environmental practice is reflected in its clients. Clients range from individuals, partnerships, and closely held corporations to Fortune 500 companies. The client base includes both foreign and domestic companies, governmental agencies, manufacturing, and real estate development companies as well as foreign and domestic insurance carriers. The firm is frequently selected to represent clients as National Counsel in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, automotive litigation (rollover cases), dietary supplements (L-Tryptophan, ephedra), etc.
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in toxic tort and environmental law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
Qualifications:
#LI-HYBRID
#LI-RH1
Minimum Salary: USD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $180,000.00/Yr.
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The qualifications that appear most often in environmental attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Experience with federal environmental statutes including CERCLA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act
- Demonstrated environmental litigation or regulatory compliance experience
- Ability to draft and review permits, consent decrees, and regulatory comments
- Familiarity with NEPA review processes and environmental impact assessments
- Strong legal research and writing skills with experience using legal research platforms
Tips for Your Environmental Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to the specific practice area
Environmental law is broad, so hiring managers look for direct experience with the regulatory schemes they work under most. Lead with your CERCLA, Clean Water Act, or NEPA work by name rather than listing generic litigation or compliance experience.
Highlight bar admissions for each target state
Many postings require admission in a specific state, and some require multi-state admission. List every jurisdiction where you're admitted near the top of your resume so screeners don't disqualify you before reading further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by agency or industry sector
Government enforcement roles at state environmental agencies differ significantly from in-house positions at energy companies or nonprofit advocacy work. Filter your search by employer type so your cover letter speaks to the specific regulatory context that employer actually works in.
Prepare for technical questions on recent rulemakings
Interviewers at government agencies and regulated industries frequently ask how you'd handle recent EPA rulemakings or pending litigation. Review major rule changes in your core practice area before any interview so your answers reference current law, not outdated precedent.
Negotiate relocation and bar admission cost reimbursement
If an offer requires you to gain admission in a new state, ask whether the employer will cover bar application fees and multistate professional responsibility exam costs. Many firms and agencies do, but they rarely volunteer it unless you ask directly.
Environmental Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental attorneys?
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo, and Aionios are hiring the most environmental attorneys right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Government agencies, large law firms with dedicated environmental practices, and energy and natural resources companies consistently account for the majority of postings.
How many environmental attorney jobs are remote?
About 100% of environmental attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability skewing toward in-house compliance advisory and policy roles rather than litigation-heavy or permit-intensive positions that require site visits, court appearances, or agency meetings.
How do you become an environmental attorney?
You earn a Juris Doctor, pass the bar in the state where you intend to practice, and then build targeted experience through environmental clinics, agency internships, or clerkships. Completing coursework in administrative law, natural resources, and land use strengthens your candidacy. Many attorneys also pursue a specialization certificate or gain technical knowledge in science or engineering to work more effectively with regulators and expert witnesses.
How do you get hired as an environmental attorney with little experience?
Start with externship or clinic work focused on environmental or land use law while still in school, since hands-on regulatory experience matters more than grades alone in this practice area. Government positions at state environmental agencies and legal aid organizations that handle pollution or land-use disputes often recruit recent graduates and provide structured training that private firms assume you already have.
What does the environmental attorney interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen with a recruiter or hiring attorney, followed by one or two rounds of substantive interviews covering your regulatory knowledge, relevant matters you've worked on, and how you'd approach a fact pattern specific to their practice area. Government positions often include a writing sample review and panel interview with staff attorneys. Law firm callbacks typically involve back-to-back meetings with multiple partners and associates in the group.
Where can I find and apply to environmental attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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