Lakewood, CO, USA | Environmental | Salary | 80000-105000 per year DOQ | Full Time

| Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, PTO and 401K

The Attorney/Project Manager will work as part of a team of other attorneys and environmental analysts to assist the U.S. EPA in its enforcement of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and other environmental programs. The attorney will work primarily under our CERCLA Enforcement Support Contracts with EPA Regions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 to research and compile evidence of contamination and identify potentially responsible parties (PRPs) at Superfund and other hazardous waste sites. This work often involves identifying and weaving together disparate pieces of information into a coherent narrative and assessing parties' potential CERCLA liability. This position requires excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as an interest in helping EPA and other government agencies enforce their environmental laws and regulations.

Toeroek values a healthy work-life balance and offers employees a flexible hybrid or a fully remote schedule in the following states of operation: CA, OR, CO, TX, IL, KS, GA, VA, FL, MI, MO, and NM.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide negotiation and litigation support to the U.S. EPA in its CERCLA enforcement efforts, primarily in EPA Regions 7, 8, 9, and 10, and possibly in EPA Regions 5 and 6.

Perform quality assurance reviews of legal, corporate, and historical research reports, including assessments of potential CERCLA liability and analyses of corporate successorship issues.

Manage projects that involve working with staff to develop corporate and operational histories, summarize chemical use and disposal, compile and analyze results of soil and groundwater sampling, and summarize all this information in written reports.

Communicate with EPA case developers and Office of Regional Counsel attorneys on a variety of issues.

Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Be available to assist with other duties, such as reviewing and interpreting federal government contracting provisions.

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Education & Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in at least one state

3 to 4 years of experience in the private practice of law, serving as in-house counsel, in the public sector, or a similar position providing legal analysis and support

Required Skills:

Knowledge of corporate law and forms of business organization

Experience with reviewing and interpreting transactional documents involving mergers, reorganizations, and stock and asset acquisitions

Experience working and communicating with clients, managing client expectations, and responding to client requests with short turnaround times

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to effectively prioritize workload and maintain a functional, organized work environment

Ability to handle confidential and other sensitive information with discretion

Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound business judgment, and work under tight time schedules

Professional demeanor

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of elements of environmental liability, particularly CERCLA and its defenses/exemptions

Experience reviewing real property records and analyzing the chain of title

Experience with Concordance, or other similar e-discovery and/or document management databases

Experience with Freedom of Information Act regulations

At Toeroek, employees have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and congenial environment with a team of passionate staff dedicated to finding solutions to complex problems in the fields of environment, records and knowledge management, and national security. Most of the work is conducted at a desk, with occasional day and overnight travel.

The anticipated hiring salary range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000, depending on qualifications and location. Toeroek offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Life, LTD, STD, and 401K. Qualified applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter via https://www.toeroek.com/careers/

Toeroek Associates is a dynamic small business provider of specialty consulting and analysis services to the U.S. Government. Toeroek offers a collaborative and congenial work environment with a team of passionate staff dedicated to finding solutions to complex problems in the fields of environment, records and knowledge management, and national security. Our multi-disciplined environmental staff includes scientific, legal, and engineering experts who support federal and state government entities in compliance, removal and remediation, field services, site assessments, oversight, historical and technical research, litigation, cost recovery, and community engagement .

Toeroek Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

Toeroek Associates, Inc. maintains the policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) shall apply to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including hiring, testing, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, termination, layoffs, social and recreational programs, and retirement. Toeroek is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Toeroek Associates, Inc., Human Resources via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources at hr@toeroek.com.

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