Environmental Lawyer Resume Samples

Description :

1. Experience in working with performing diligence, negotiating, drafting, and advising on varied environmental issues implicated in transactional matters.
2. Experienced handling environmental regulatory compliance matters, brownfield clean-up, and other remedial matters.
3. Experienced in matters relating to sustainability, climate change, and renewable energy is strongly preferred.
4. Provided legal advice, counsel, and assistance and drafted official opinions for the Attorney General.
5. Represented the States interest in civil matters and Worked within private firms, government, and academia. 
6. Prepared legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
7. Performed legal research and investigations, and reports findings and conclusions.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

Description :

1. Provided expert advice and guidance on federal environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Clean Air Act (CAA).
2. Advised on requirements under California, Texas, and Florida environmental laws.
3. Developed legal strategies for federal and state environmental review processes.
4. Drafted and conducted a legal review of NEPA documents and various permits.
5. Researched and drafted environmental litigation and administrative proceeding motions, orders, briefs, and declarations.
6. Developed and maintained a positive working relationship with internal stakeholders and federal and state officials involved in SpaceX's environmental review processes.
7. Identified and clearly explained to internal stakeholders the legal risks, options, and ramifications under environmental laws and regulations.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Executive

Education

Degree In Policy

Description :

1. Participated in administrative hearings and appears in state and federal courts to try cases and argue motions and appeals.
2. Researched and prepared pleadings, motions, and briefs and Worked with expert witnesses.
3. Did analysis and advice on the array of environmental regulatory schemes applying to public schools and District compliance efforts under federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations.
4. Prepared discovery requests and responses.
5. Provided legal advice and/or representation to clients/agencies; drafted memoranda of advice.
6. Conducted research on pertinent legal issues; kept abreast of recent legal developments.
7. Worked primarily in an office environment but also regularly represent clients in court and engage in teaching at universities.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Senior

Education

Degree In Environmental Science

Description :

1. Drafted formal and informal opinions in response to legal questions and Attended client, board, departmental, and division meetings as required.
2. Responded to inquiries from citizens, legislators, and judges and Participated in multistate working groups.
3. Attended continuing legal education seminars as required; made presentations at same.
4. Traveled, as required by the position (typically not much travel is required).
5. Reviewed sign-on opportunities for letters, comments, and amicus briefs.
6. Worked within government, cities with a large number of government agencies are a hot spot for environmental lawyers.
7. Interviewed scientists to interpret data throughout the court process; to testify, inform, and give an expert opinion.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Degree In Policy

Description :

1. Acted as a backup to the Chief Counsel for EA and the senior attorney overseeing the work product of other lawyers on the EA team.
2. Served as lead counsel on special task forces/committees and Assisted in the development of building sustainability policy.
3. Provided legal representation, both independently and in collaboration with other attorneys, to the Bureau of Air, Bureau of Environmental Health, Bureau of Land and Waste Management, and the Bureau of Water (DHEC Environmental Bureaus).
4. Represented the DHEC Environmental Bureaus in meetings and negotiations and in responding to inquiries from the public, the regulated community, and opposing legal counsel.
5. Represented the DHEC Environmental Bureaus before the DHEC Board and in litigation before the Administrative Law Court and other state and federal courts. 
6. Provided accurate, constructive, thorough, and timely legal advice and counsel to program directors, administrators, and staff.
7. Assisted in the development of agency regulations, standard operating procedures, and policy documents as needed.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Degree In Environmental Science

Description :

1. Being responsible for Balancing multiple tasks at once along with the ability to prioritize will be key to success in this challenging and rewarding role.
2. Provided legal advice to the Department of Buildings, and Bureau of Sustainability team on sustainable building issues, including energy efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and renewable and clean energy.
3. Conducted legal and policy research in support of Sustainability team initiatives.
4. Analyzed federal, state, local, and international statutes and regulations.
5. Drafted and edited regulations, proposed legislation, legal memos, policy documents, and responses to letters and other inquiries.
6. Worked collaboratively with all members of the Sustainability team and with agency colleagues and partners.
7. Analyzed and interpreted data obtained from literature reviews, case law, criminal, civil, and regulatory research, and sample findings.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Degree In Policy

Description :

1. Performed research and provided professional legal advice, counsel, and guidance, as a practicing attorney at law, to assure that the Company, its assets, and its activities are legally safeguarded, are in conformity with all the applicable laws and regulations, and will not unduly expose the Company to litigation, penalties or claims.
2. Advised management of the environmental legal aspects of administrative and operational planning of the Company's activities.
3. Advised and assisted management and facility personnel in agency inspections, responding to information requests or notices of noncompliance, and supporting the Companys's Sustainability initiatives, including promoting safety and conserving natural resources, and reducing waste. 
4. Advised the Companys's emergency response team during incidents.
5. Developed and implemented programs, conducts presentations, and participates in other activities to educate Company officers and employees as to the Company's Code of Business Conduct, Company policies and procedures, and legal compliance requirements.
6. Participated in continuing legal education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the law, new and proposed statutes and regulations, economic and social issues, and other matters of interest to the Company and the energy industry.
7. Coordinated and developed Company's advocacy position on future legislative and regulatory matters and participates in various Industry Trade Organizations in support of the administrative rulemaking process.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Certification In Environmental Law

Description :

1. Represented views of ORES at meetings, discussions, and negotiations.
2. Prepared or reviewed and edited draft responses to letters signed by the ORES Executive Director.
3. Appeared for and on behalf of ORES in administrative and legal proceedings, assist in the preparation of direct testimony, assist in the preparation of witnesses for cross-examination, conduct cross-examination, and represent ORES staff in adjudicatory proceedings.
4. Developed, reviewed, and approved agency regulations, stipulations, orders, expungement letters, comments, briefs, proposals, and statements in support.
5. Reviewed all proposed and existing federal, State, and local legislation affecting ORES, and make recommendations for appropriate action.
6. Reviewed ORES's application of law and related policies and regulations, and render formal opinions to various parties.
7. Presented testimony in court and other adjudicatory settings; Directed the drafting of agreements and contracts and ensure they contain appropriate protections.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

Description :

1. Worked with environmental justice (EJ) partner organizations and EEJC staff to advance community-led and community-centered campaigns.
2. Developed relationships with community-based partners, working with them to identify opportunities to partner or collaborate.
3. Advanced legislative, regulatory, and/or policy advocacy across levels of government.
4. Supported potential or ongoing litigation, including conducting factual investigations, developing legal research, engaging in pre-litigation administrative processes, and developing new cases.
5. Drafted comment letters, blog posts, fact sheets, talking points, reports, and other written materials.
6. Collaborated with NRDC colleagues across teams to leverage support for EJ campaigns, including support with communications, scientific research, technical support, and other resources.
7. Represented NRDC in coalition meetings, hearings, panel presentations, and with the press.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Executive

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

Description :

1. Attended community and agency meetings, including on nights and weekends, and Supervised interns and fellows on project-related assignments.
2. Worked to implement and grow the equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion principles in NRDC's work.
3. Contributed effectively as a member of a team and collaborate across a large non-profit organization.
4. Maintained proficiency in knowledge of applicable ORES laws, procedures, policies, and rules, perform legal research and apply legal analysis to complex technical and policy issues, and promote the mission, policies, and strategic objectives of ORES.
5. Consulted with subject matter experts from ORES and other State agencies, departments, and authorities.
6. Explained ORES regulations, policies, and objectives to representatives of stakeholders and, upon request, make oral presentations or moderated panels at conferences and public forums.
7. Assessed damages from a particular event; suggest or assign punitive monetary values or remediating actions to various internal and external stakeholders.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Senior

Education

J.D. Degree