Environmental & Asbestos Litigation Attorney — $180k to $275k + Bonus — Hybrid Remote — Regional Firm (Costa Mesa)
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Salary: $180,000 - $275,000 per year A bit about us: Founded over 70 years ago, this California-based firm has built one of the most respected environmental and public law practices in the region — backed by a full-service platform of 90+ attorneys and growing across 7 offices and 27 practice groups. The Environmental, Land & Resources Group is among the most experienced environmental and public law practices in California, with attorneys handling matters from initial investigation through trial and appellate review across local, state, and federal forums. 20 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers in America. A partner recently appointed to the LA County Superior Court by Governor Newsom. Member of Ally Law — an exclusive global alliance giving attorneys the reach of an international firm with the culture of a regional one. Hiring across any of the following locations:
- Los Angeles
- Costa Mesa
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Westlake Village
- Base salary: $180k–$275k DOE + bonus
- Full benefits — medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, paid paternity leave, generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Hybrid remote — 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
- Full lifecycle litigation ownership from day one — investigation through trial and appeal, never handed off mid-matter
- One of the most experienced environmental and public law practices in California — nearly 40 years handling matters other firms refer out
- Clients span public agencies, municipalities, energy companies, manufacturers, developers, and trade associations — one of the broadest environmental client bases in the state
- 27 practice groups under one roof — cross-referral pipeline into real estate, water law, oil & gas, renewable energy, and construction
- Firm promotes from within — partnership track is real and active
- Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) litigation — defense and cost recovery
- Toxic tort and hazardous materials litigation under CERCLA/Superfund and state analogues
- Civil and criminal environmental enforcement defense — USEPA, DTSC, Cal-OSHA, CARB, Regional Water Quality Control Boards
- Air pollution litigation — toxic air contaminants, asbestos, diesel particulates, greenhouse gases
- Hazardous waste violations — storage, disposal, treatment, transportation under RCRA and California HWCA
- Water pollution defense — Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne, storm water, groundwater, oil spills
- CEQA and NEPA litigation — entitlement challenges and environmental review defense
- Contaminated soil and groundwater — investigation, remediation, and cost recovery actions
- Proposition 65 and community right-to-know enforcement defense
- Internal investigations and administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement actions at all levels of government
- California Bar admitted
- Environmental litigation experience
- Asbestos or toxic tort litigation background preferred
- Open to 2nd Year Associates to Of Counsel
- Asbestos Litigation
- Toxic Tort Defense
- CERCLA / Superfund
- Environmental Enforcement Defense
- Hazardous Waste Litigation
- Clean Air Act
- Clean Water Act
- CEQA / NEPA Litigation
- Cal-OSHA Defense
- Proposition 65 Defense
- Cost Recovery Actions
- Criminal Environmental Defense
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