Climate Jobs National Resource Center · 2 days ago
Staff Attorney
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$93K/yr - $137K/yr
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Program support: CJNRC is dedicated to advocating for state and local initiatives. This role will provide program support by analyzing applicable procurement laws, laws and regulations governing labor standards, environmental and energy law, and laws governing restrictions on local legislative initiatives. The attorney hired for this position will help identify law reform possibilities and legal obstacles that need to be overcome, including difficulties posed by federal and state preemption.
Institutional support: CJNRC operates in a highly regulated area. A number of federal, state and local laws will affect its work or impose burdens that it must meet. Analysis of these regulations and navigating the regulatory shoals they create is an important part of the legal work.
Qualification
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Required
A Juris Doctor degree and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
A demonstrated commitment to progressive economic, social, environmental, gender, and racial justice, a familiarity with the issues that are central to CJNRC’s work and vision, and a commitment to community and labor organizing.
2-10 years of relevant legal practice and experience.
A demonstrated interest in supporting strategic campaigns, policy and research for unions and other advocacy organizations.
Strong legal research and writing skills including writing about complex legal frameworks for non-legal audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and inclusively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments and with diverse teams.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
Willingness to work remotely.
Benefits
Employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents
A 401(k) plan with an employer contribution
A voluntary dependent care assistance program
Generous time off
Company
Climate Jobs National Resource Center
The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization that educates workers about and advocates for climate policies that will build a clean energy economy at the scale science demands, create good union careers, and reverse racial and economic inequality.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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