The candidate should have strong analytical research and writing skills. Must have excellent communication skills.Areas of expertise include energy, environment and natural resources law-policy. Law offices are based in Washington, DC and Seattle, Washington. The legal practice was formed in 1977. More than one-hundred very skilled attorneys and government policy group make up the law practice. There are seven practice areas namely government relations-public policy, energy regulation-compliance and litigation. The firm was recognized as a high ranking energy law firm by a major industry publication.