Litigation Or Environmental Associate

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. seeks a candidate with one to three years of experience to join our firm in our San Francisco office.

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and versatile candidates to join the largest environmental law firm in the country. Candidates should have an interest in litigation or regulatory and environmental law with a desire to become a leader in matters involving challenging legal and environmental issues. All candidates should have a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Recent J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• An interest in litigation, with environmental, toxic tort, or land use permitting experience a plus, and/or an interest in regulatory issues with a strong focus on environmental law.
• Current member of the California bar, or status as an active member in good standing of the bar in at least one state, and the ability to become admitted to the California bar.
• Strong analytical, research, writing and oral communication skills, attention to organization and detail, ability to work well under deadlines, creative thinker, multitasker, and ability to assume significant client responsibilities.

Compensation

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The compensation for this position may also include discretionary performance and productivity bonuses.

Benefits Summary

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees. Benefits include:

• Health & Insurance Coverage:
  Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance; and voluntary coverage options such as supplemental life and AD&D insurance, vision coverage, identity protection, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement & Savings:
  401(k) retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care); a health savings account; and a Section 529 college savings plan.
• Additional Benefits:
  Pre-tax transportation program; employee assistance program (EAP); and temporary back-up care for children, adults, and elders.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  We believe in the importance of work-life integration and time to recharge. Our paid leave benefits include a generous allotment of vacation days, paid sick leave, along with paid holidays. We also provide various types of leave to support life?s important moments, including parental leave, bereavement leave, and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws and firm policies.
• Other Compensation:
  In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as overtime pay (if applicable), bonuses, and other performance-related incentives.

About Us

At Beveridge & Diamond, we do not just practice environmental law?we define it. With more than 160 lawyers across seven U.S. offices and a legacy spanning five decades, we are The Environmental Law Firm. We combine the sophistication and reach of larger firms with the focus and agility of a boutique, counseling the world's largest companies, industry associations, and municipalities on complex and rapidly evolving environmental issues.

Our legal and strategic guidance covers traditional areas like land, air, water, waste, and chemicals, as well as cutting-edge topics such as ESG, sustainability, environmental justice, product regulation, the circular economy, climate change, and multilateral international treaties. We regularly litigate precedent-setting cases?including before the U.S. Supreme Court?and advise clients through high-stakes investigations, crisis management, enforcement actions, and day-to-day compliance.

We are consistently recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and other leading directories, and we were proud to be named the 2025 ?Law Firm of the Year? for Environmental Litigation. Our attorneys bring deep government and scientific experience to our work, offering practical, technically informed advice that helps clients drive business success and manage risk.

Our impact is amplified by a strong internal culture built on mentorship, continuous learning, and professional growth?for both attorneys and business professionals. Our business team plays an essential role in our success, contributing expertise in finance, operations, technology, talent, marketing, and more. Business professionals at B&D are respected as strategic partners, supported through intentional professional development, empowered by collaboration across departments, and valued for their contributions to our culture and performance.

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer, and all inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Application Process

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to Lindy Resh, Senior Manager, Attorney Recruiting, via the web application link. Applicants only; no third-party solicitations. The application deadline is September October 1, 2025.

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and all inquiries are handled confidentially.