Careers

Van Ness Feldman is a nationally respected law and government advocacy firm that is home to close to 150 attorneys, public policy professionals, land use planners, administrative managers, and support staff working from offices in Washington, DC, Seattle, the Bay Area, Houston, and Louisiana.

Central to our reputation as an industry leader and employer is investing in our people and preserving our unique culture which places emphasis on well-rounded individuals who are able not only to contribute in the workplace, but more importantly, who are able to serve their communities and participate with their friends and families with great care and good humor.

The work environment at the firm is challenging, rewarding, and we believe, different from our competitors. We value diverse viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds and are committed to attracting, mentoring, and retaining the best talent and supporting a culture in which all employees feel valued and empowered to grow professionally.

We are pleased that you are interested in a career at Van Ness Feldman. Please find our National Association for Law Placement (NALP) profile here and see below for more information about joining our team.

Attorney Opportunities

Real Estate Associate (3+ years experience)

We are seeking a real estate attorney with at least 3 years of relevant experience to join our Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Real Estate team. Due to growth on the team, we are open to considering junior, mid-level, and senior associates as well as counsel candidates for this opportunity. We are interested in considering candidates who would be based in any one of our offices, including Seattle, Houston, Washington, DC, or the Bay Area.

Land Use Counsel (7+ years experience)

We are seeking a land use attorney with at least 7 years of relevant experience in the areas of land use, environmental, or municipal law to join our Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Real Estate team. The ideal candidate will be based in our Seattle office.

Natural Resources Associate (4+ years experience)

We are seeking an experienced environmental / natural resources attorney with at least 4 years of relevant experience to join our Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Real Estate team. We are interested in considering candidates who would be based in any one of our offices, including Seattle, Houston, Washington, DC, or the Bay Area.

Environmental Litigation Mid-Level to Senior Associate (4+ years experience)

We are seeking a litigation attorney with at least 4 years of relevant experience in environmental statutes and implementing regulations to join our Litigation, Enforcement, and Investigations practice group. This position is based in our Seattle office.

General Attorney Opportunities

Our current active needs are posted here on our careers page, however, if you are interested in an opportunity with us and do not see a job posting that aligns with your background, we highly encourage you to apply using the link the below so that we can reach out about future opportunities!

How to Apply

To learn more about our various opportunities, view expanded job descriptions, and apply with a resume and cover letter, click here.

Accommodations

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact recruiting@vnf.com.

  • SEARCH FIRMS & PLACEMENT AGENCY INFORMATION

    The following guidelines have been established to ensure a consistent and efficient working relationship between Van Ness Feldman and the legal search firms who contact our Recruiting Department.

    It is our policy that all contacts regarding attorneys are to be directed to the Recruiting Department at recruiting@vnf.com. For any placement fee to be paid or a priority recognized, you must have a current signed fee agreement in place with the firm.

    ASSOCIATE / COUNSEL CANDIDATES

    Search firms may submit candidates for positions that are posted on the current openings page. Applications should be submitted using recruiting@vnf.com. We require a current resume and law school transcript in order to consider an application. If you have a strong candidate whose experience and interests do not match an available position, please send a brief email summarizing the candidate's credentials for consideration to recruiting@vnf.com.

    PARTNER CANDIDATES

    Van Ness Feldman works with select search firms on lateral partner recruiting. If you have a candidate who you believe would be a good fit for the firm, please reach out to recruiting@vnf.com.

    SEARCH FIRM AGREEMENTS

    As of June 2026, all Van Ness Feldman search firm agreements have been updated. If your search firm has an agreement that predates June 2026, it is now null and void. Please contact us to set up a new agreement. In the event a search firm submits a resume without a fee agreement in place, the candidate submitted will be considered unsolicited and treated as if the candidate submitted their resume directly to Van Ness Feldman, and no fee will be paid. Search firms interested in working with Van Ness Feldman should contact us at recruiting@vnf.com.

  • TRANSPARENCY IN COVERAGE RULE PROVIDED BY CIGNA

    This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.

  • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

    Van Ness Feldman enthusiastically extends an equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, military status, physical disability, or any similarly protected status. The firm has a policy of positive action to ensure the fulfillment of our commitment to a diverse and equitable workplace.

About Us
Inclusion & Opportunity
Recognition
Pro Bono & Community Outreach
Careers