OPT Environmental Attorney Jobs
Environmental Attorney jobs on OPT are available at law firms, government agencies, and nonprofits working on climate, land use, and regulatory compliance. Most roles require a J.D. and bar admission, so confirm your OPT end date aligns with any bar exam timeline before applying.
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Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Environmental Services Manager to join their team in Atlanta, GA. The Environmental Services manager is responsible for developing and executing facility solutions to ensure all health and safety standards are met. The EVS Manager is responsible for servicing and/or maintaining a physical location or site to client specifications. Leads the operations of facility accounts by ensuring areas of responsibility meet objectives and client expectations.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of the unit
- Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
- Reward and recognize employees
- Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization
- Plan and lead team management meetings
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
Client Relationship
- Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
- Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for delivering excellent customer service
- Facilitate and support new business and retention activities.
- Develop program (facilities, custodial, energy, grounds or maintenance) to meet client and customer demands and specifications
Financial Performance
- Build revenue and manage budget which includes cost controls with regard to labor, supply, and inventory
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of financial statements relative to the department
- Oversight and responsibility to deliver client and company financial targets
- Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, eliminate custom/manual reports
- Understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
Productivity
- Implement and maintain GM agenda for both labor and total quality management requirements
- Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
- Ensure consistent application of Aramark’s operating standards and processes (Operational Excellence) with particular focus on efficiencies in sustainability efforts to reduce energy consumption and labor productivity standards
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 3 years of experience in healthcare environmental services
- Requires up to 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
- Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients and consumers
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Environmental Services Manager to join their team in Atlanta, GA. The Environmental Services manager is responsible for developing and executing facility solutions to ensure all health and safety standards are met. The EVS Manager is responsible for servicing and/or maintaining a physical location or site to client specifications. Leads the operations of facility accounts by ensuring areas of responsibility meet objectives and client expectations.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of the unit
- Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
- Reward and recognize employees
- Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization
- Plan and lead team management meetings
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
Client Relationship
- Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
- Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for delivering excellent customer service
- Facilitate and support new business and retention activities.
- Develop program (facilities, custodial, energy, grounds or maintenance) to meet client and customer demands and specifications
Financial Performance
- Build revenue and manage budget which includes cost controls with regard to labor, supply, and inventory
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of financial statements relative to the department
- Oversight and responsibility to deliver client and company financial targets
- Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, eliminate custom/manual reports
- Understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
Productivity
- Implement and maintain GM agenda for both labor and total quality management requirements
- Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
- Ensure consistent application of Aramark’s operating standards and processes (Operational Excellence) with particular focus on efficiencies in sustainability efforts to reduce energy consumption and labor productivity standards
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 3 years of experience in healthcare environmental services
- Requires up to 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
- Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients and consumers
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Environmental Attorney
Target employers with active environmental dockets
Law firms and agencies handling EPA enforcement, NEPA compliance, or clean energy litigation hire attorneys regularly. Employers with ongoing regulatory work are more likely to extend OPT students into H-1B visa sponsorship than boutique firms with sporadic caseloads.
Confirm bar admission compatibility with your OPT timeline
Most Environmental Attorney roles require bar admission in the relevant state. Check when you can sit for the bar exam and whether your OPT authorization period covers the months between passing and starting full-time employment.
Prioritize government agencies and large environmental nonprofits
Federal agencies like the EPA and DOJ Environment Division, along with nonprofits such as Earthjustice, regularly hire attorneys. These employers often have established OPT and immigration processes compared to smaller regional practices.
Apply for STEM OPT if your J.D. qualifies
If your law degree included a qualifying STEM component or dual degree, verify with your DSO whether you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which significantly extends your authorized work period.
Lead with specialized environmental coursework and clinic experience
Employers weigh environmental law clinic work, NEPA or Clean Water Act coursework, and regulatory agency internships heavily. Highlight these directly on your resume to demonstrate readiness for compliance or litigation work from day one.
Ask about sponsorship early in the interview process
Environmental law is a specialized field with a smaller hiring pool, giving candidates more leverage to raise visa questions. Ask during the second interview stage whether the firm or agency has previously sponsored attorneys for H-1B status.
Environmental Attorney OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Environmental Attorney on OPT?
Yes, if your J.D. is from an accredited U.S. law school and you have valid OPT authorization, you can work as an Environmental Attorney. Your employment must be directly related to your legal education. Bar admission is required by most employers, so your OPT timeline needs to account for exam preparation and results.
Do Environmental Attorney employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer type. Large law firms with established immigration practices, federal agencies, and major environmental nonprofits are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller regional firms or solo practices often lack the infrastructure to support H-1B petitions. Searching Migrate Mate for Environmental Attorney roles lets you filter for OPT-friendly and sponsoring employers directly.
Does Environmental Attorney work qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Legal practice, including environmental law, consistently meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because it requires at minimum a J.D. degree in a specific field. USCIS has routinely approved H-1B petitions for attorneys. Your employer will need to file a Labor Condition Application and demonstrate the role requires a law degree.
How does the bar exam timeline interact with my OPT period?
This is one of the most common OPT complications for law graduates. Bar exams are typically offered in February and July, with results released two to four months later. If your OPT start date precedes bar admission, some employers will hire you in a law clerk or junior associate capacity while you await results, provided your authorization period covers it.
What types of Environmental Attorney roles are most accessible on OPT?
Regulatory compliance positions at corporations, staff attorney roles at environmental nonprofits, and agency positions with the EPA or state environmental departments are among the most accessible for OPT students. These employers often have defined hiring cycles and clearer immigration policies than private litigation boutiques. Fellowship programs at advocacy organizations are also worth pursuing during your OPT period.