Job Description/Details:

Squire Patton Boggs seeks Associate to support Environmental/Toxic Tort practice in downtown Los Angeles office.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Admitted to the California Bar, active and in good standing
• A JD from a well-respected law school, graduating within the top half of class
• At least 2-4 years of experience working in a law firm, specializing in business litigation, environmental litigation, counseling and toxic tort.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

1. Experienced in all substantive areas of complex litigation including: legal research, written discovery, law and motion (discovery, dispositive and trial related motions, pleadings and briefs), court appearances, mediations, arbitration, client and witness interviews, trial preparation.
2. Experience/working knowledge of the major federal environmental laws including: Resource Conservation & Recovery Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act, and their California State counterparts. Knowledge and/or experience with the California Environmental Quality Act is a plus.
3. Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills; strong written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; initiative.
4. Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; sensitivity to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong client service skills.
5. Ability to work without constant supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing work load; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client.

Position is available immediately.