Environmental Attorney Jobs in Massachusetts
Environmental attorney jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, where law firms, state agencies, and corporate legal departments maintain steady demand for practitioners with expertise in regulatory compliance, land use, and climate policy. Employers such as Eversource Energy, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and major AmLaw firms with Boston offices hire environmental attorneys at levels from first-year associates through senior counsel and partner. The market is among the most active in the Northeast, shaped by the state's aggressive clean energy mandates and dense network of life sciences and energy companies requiring ongoing environmental counsel. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Family Service Association is seeking a full time (35 hour weekly) Program Attorney to join the agency’s Guardianship program in late summer/early fall of 2026.
This position has a hybrid work schedule. The annualized starting salary range is 60-62K with standard hours of 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, though coverage hours may vary based on program needs.
The FSA Guardianship program provides corporate guardianship/conservatorship services to elders and individuals with disabilities across Eastern, Massachusetts.
In this role, the Program Attorney serves in leadership capacity providing oversight of the legal component of the program, including direct responsibility for review of cases and handling of legal matters concerning clients of the Guardianship Program. Are you interested in elder law and making a difference in the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities? If so, We would love to hear from you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversight of all legal issues including, attendance at court hearings, meetings, real property issues, drafting documents, Roger’s Reviews, Rudow, etc.;
- Coordinate legal and clinical issues Re: placement, end-of-life decisions, medical decisions, appointments as Guardian, etc.
- Coordinate legal and financial issues Re: life insurance policies, banking, property management, appointments as Conservator, Trustee, etc.
- Responsible for drafting correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation in connection with case work.
- Responsible for supervising administrative staff in the legal component of the program.
- Share responsibility for rotation of a 24-hour pager to ensure provision of program services, ensuring 7 days per week, 365 days per year coverage.
- Review and maintain OUTLOOK calendar for meetings, court dates, reminders, etc.
- Assist with banking issues designated in Corporate Vote.
- Review and sign specific documents designated in Corporate Vote.
- Responsible for entering monthly billing in timely manner.
- Must be a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a member in good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers.
- Experience working in Elder Law/Guardianship.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 403b pension plan
- Flexible spending account
- Three weeks paid vacation
- Twelve paid holidays
- Generous earned sick time.
*Candidates must pass CORI and CPS (child protective services) background checks.*
***Salaries are determined by factors including; experience, education, certifications, and foreign language proficiency with clients.***
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.
Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Family Service Association is seeking a full time (35 hour weekly) Program Attorney to join the agency’s Guardianship program in late summer/early fall of 2026.
This position has a hybrid work schedule. The annualized starting salary range is 60-62K with standard hours of 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, though coverage hours may vary based on program needs.
The FSA Guardianship program provides corporate guardianship/conservatorship services to elders and individuals with disabilities across Eastern, Massachusetts.
In this role, the Program Attorney serves in leadership capacity providing oversight of the legal component of the program, including direct responsibility for review of cases and handling of legal matters concerning clients of the Guardianship Program. Are you interested in elder law and making a difference in the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities? If so, We would love to hear from you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversight of all legal issues including, attendance at court hearings, meetings, real property issues, drafting documents, Roger’s Reviews, Rudow, etc.;
- Coordinate legal and clinical issues Re: placement, end-of-life decisions, medical decisions, appointments as Guardian, etc.
- Coordinate legal and financial issues Re: life insurance policies, banking, property management, appointments as Conservator, Trustee, etc.
- Responsible for drafting correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation in connection with case work.
- Responsible for supervising administrative staff in the legal component of the program.
- Share responsibility for rotation of a 24-hour pager to ensure provision of program services, ensuring 7 days per week, 365 days per year coverage.
- Review and maintain OUTLOOK calendar for meetings, court dates, reminders, etc.
- Assist with banking issues designated in Corporate Vote.
- Review and sign specific documents designated in Corporate Vote.
- Responsible for entering monthly billing in timely manner.
- Must be a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a member in good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers.
- Experience working in Elder Law/Guardianship.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 403b pension plan
- Flexible spending account
- Three weeks paid vacation
- Twelve paid holidays
- Generous earned sick time.
*Candidates must pass CORI and CPS (child protective services) background checks.*
***Salaries are determined by factors including; experience, education, certifications, and foreign language proficiency with clients.***
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.
Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The qualifications that appear most often in environmental attorney jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Bar license (BBO number) required to practice law in Massachusetts
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Experience with Massachusetts environmental statutes including MGL Chapter 21E and MEPA
- Familiarity with federal regulations under CERCLA, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act
- Strong legal research, writing, and regulatory filing skills for agency proceedings
- Prior work in environmental litigation, permitting, or compliance preferred
Environmental Attorney Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an environmental attorney in Massachusetts?
You become an environmental attorney in Massachusetts by earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and passing the Massachusetts Bar Examination, administered by the Board of Bar Examiners. After admission, attorneys register with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers and receive a BBO number. Specializing in environmental law typically involves coursework, a clerkship, or an early associate position focused on Massachusetts environmental statutes, land use, and regulatory practice.
Which companies hire environmental attorneys in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring environmental attorneys in Massachusetts include Epic, The Phia, and Bush & Bush Law, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Massachusetts's combination of active state environmental enforcement, large energy utilities, and a dense life sciences sector creates consistent demand for environmental counsel well beyond traditional law firm roles.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most environmental attorney jobs?
The cities with the most environmental attorney openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Worcester, and Cambridge. Boston dominates because it is home to the state's largest law firms, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection headquarters, and major corporate legal departments, while Worcester and Cambridge draw openings through regional law practices and university-affiliated research institutions with environmental compliance needs.
Are there remote environmental attorney jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since environmental attorneys frequently attend site inspections, agency hearings, and court proceedings in person. About 43% of environmental attorney openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of July 2026. The work most compatible with remote arrangements includes legal research, regulatory analysis, contract review, and written advocacy for permitting matters that do not require a physical site presence.
How can I get hired as an environmental attorney in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a first-year associate position at a Boston-area law firm with a dedicated environmental practice group, where new graduates work under senior attorneys on permitting, compliance, and litigation matters. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office both offer legal internship and staff attorney programs that provide early experience with state environmental enforcement. Candidates who clerked for a Massachusetts Superior or Appeals Court judge, or who earned a certificate in environmental law during their JD, stand out in the applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Massachusetts law firms, corporations, and government agencies. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and practice focus, and apply directly to whichever ones fit.
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