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Environmental Lawyer

Also known as: Environmental Attorney, Natural Resources Attorney, Climate Lawyer, Environmental Regulatory Counsel

AI Impact Score

40/100

Environmental law is growing rapidly as climate regulation expands. AI assists with regulatory research and permit review, but the strategic advocacy, negotiation, and novel legal argument development central to environmental practice remain human work.

$70k – $200k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

22,000

Total Jobs (US)

+14%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Environmental regulation researchStandard permit application draftingCompliance checklist generationCase law summaries

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Environmental impact analysisRegulatory monitoring and alertsMulti-jurisdictional compliance trackingExpert report review assistance

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Environmental litigation strategyClient policy counselingAgency negotiationLegislative advocacyNovel climate liability arguments

Current Skills

Environmental Regulations (NEPA, CAA, CWA, CERCLA)Administrative LawEnvironmental LitigationPermitting and ComplianceNatural Resources Law

Future-Proof Skills

Climate Change Liability LawCarbon Market and ESG RegulationRenewable Energy TransactionsEnvironmental Justice LawInternational Environmental Agreements