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Legal Careers in the Office of Regional Counsel in Atlanta (EPA Region 4)

Attorneys are responsible for a variety of legal duties associated with implementing federal environmental laws in the eight southeastern states which comprise EPA Region 4. The responsibilities include legal counseling for regional staff, defending the agency when sued, conducting administrative litigation, developing civil enforcement cases for litigation, working with the U.S. Department of Justice in litigating those cases, and negotiating settlements of such cases. Attorneys work on matters receiving intense public and congressional attention, involving serious threats to public health and the environment and often millions of dollars in costs to eliminate those threats. Working in a large organization, attorneys must be skilled at coordinating and cooperating with large numbers of involved parties. Also, attorneys must be able to resolve disputes and develop a consensus among different interests including the public, industry, environmental groups, and state and local governments.

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All positions are advertised through USA Jobs, To maximize your chances of finding out about all EPA legal opportunities, you should check USAJobs.gov periodically.

Questions regarding attorney advisor positions should be addressed to:

Suzanne Rubini 
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 4
Office of Regional Counsel
Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960
Phone: (404) 562-9674
Fax:  (404) 562-8078

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