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Earthjustice · 5 hours ago

Senior Attorney, Environmental Enforcement

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$182K/yr - $217K/yr

8+ years exp

Earthjustice is seeking a collaborative and experienced litigator to join their newly established enforcement group as a Senior Attorney. The role focuses on holding polluters accountable for environmental law violations and involves case development, litigation, and building enforcement infrastructure. The Senior Attorney will work closely with the Director of Enforcement to shape strategic plans and lead federal enforcement cases.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with clients, other attorneys, experts, and partners to investigate, develop, and pursue enforcement cases

Lead complex cases and conduct the full range of litigation tasks, including fact and expert discovery, motions practice, oral argument, and trial

Collaborate in team problem-solving, litigation strategy, project management, and trial work

Cultivate new allies and maintain effective working relationships with external partners, including Tribal entities, community groups, organizations, and coalitions

Participate in strategic planning, prioritization, and establishment of metrics to advance enforcement efforts

Develop cross-cutting resources to support enforcement litigation

Train Earthjustice staff in enforcement strategies and litigation skills

Work directly with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation assistants in other Earthjustice programs and offices to provide hands-on training and mentoring in enforcement cases

Work with colleagues at Earthjustice, clients, and partners to help develop and execute effective media and legislative strategies

With the support of Earthjustice’s communications team, engage journalists and thought leaders to advance our environmental enforcement and broader mission goals

Qualification

Litigation experienceFederal environmental lawE-discoveryCase developmentTrainingMentoringCultural humilityCommunicationInterpersonal skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to or willing to apply for admission to bar in Earthjustice office location where you plan to work

A minimum of 8 years of experience litigating complex matters, including e-discovery and trial experience

Ability to develop cases, manage a litigation docket effectively, and lead a litigation team

Ability to work effectively with technical experts

Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain coalitions and partnerships, understand and influence stakeholders, listen to and learn from others, and motivate and inspire coworkers

Experience mentoring and training others

A network of relevant professional relationships that can be drawn on to help the enforcement program achieve its goals

Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission

Excellent emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and cultural humility

Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations

Willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and presentations

Creativity, initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic

A positive attitude, a sense of humor, and a willingness to have fun

Preferred

A background in federal environmental enforcement litigation is strongly preferred

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Company

Earthjustice

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Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law organization based in the United States dedicated to environmental issues.

Founded in 1971

San Francisco, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://earthjustice.org/

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