Junior Associate Attorney - Transportation and Infrastructure Law

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Associate Attorney specializing in Transportation and Infrastructure Law to join their team in Washington, DC. The firm offers a collaborative environment where associates work on significant public and private projects across the United States, gaining valuable experience and professional development opportunities.

Duties

• Serve as a key member of the Transportation practice, supporting environmental, energy, infrastructure, and real estate matters.
• Collaborate with partners, counsel, senior associates, and clients on various tasks, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and negotiating contracts.

Requirements

• 1 or more years of relevant transactional, administrative law, or litigation experience, or a judicial clerkship.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• High comfort level working independently and as part of a team.
• Action-oriented with a focus on client responsibility and personal improvement.

Education

• Law degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (CA, NY, or DC preferred).

Skills

• Experience with matters before federal or state transportation agencies.
• Experience representing public transportation agencies.
• Experience in transactional matters involving federal grant funding.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a team-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Coverage for some public transportation costs.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306