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Earthjustice · 1 day ago

Senior Litigation Assistant, Clean Energy Program

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $96K/yr

2+ years exp

Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization, and they are seeking a Senior Litigation Assistant to support their Clean Energy Program. The role involves providing administrative and litigation support to attorneys working on critical environmental issues and advancing an equitable clean energy transition.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Preparation and editing of documents for filing, including proofreading, cite checking, Bluebooking, formatting, producing tables of contents and authorities, assembling exhibit lists, etc

Filing and service of paper and electronic filings

Ensuring all court rules are met

Creating, organizing, and maintaining case files and contacts

Submitting and tracking new matters and approval requests, litigation updates, maintaining data for matters, etc

Computing and calendaring court deadlines

Assisting in the collection, processing, and review of incoming and outgoing discovery productions

Assisting attorneys with deposition and hearing preparation, including organizing document binders, printing exhibits, creating exhibit lists, communicating with court reporters, etc

Supporting attorneys in gaining admission to courts, registration renewals, and creating and managing e-filing accounts

Cite-checking data figures and numbers. Generating research notes, memoranda, summaries, tables, maps, and other visuals as needed

Drafting basic pleadings and other case-related documents under attorney supervision, including case initiating documents, proposed orders, cover letters, FOIA requests, pro hac vice applications, etc

Communicating with courts, experts, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and government officials as requested by attorneys

Tracking relevant dockets and issues related to the work of the Clean Energy Program via the Federal Register, agency web sites, various distribution lists, media outlets, etc

Participating in conference calls and meetings when relevant to the position and/or assigned projects

Operating all office equipment (copier, Stamps.com equipment, fax machines, etc.)

Engaging in general administrative support

Qualification

Paralegal experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteEnvironmental knowledgeAdobe AcrobatResearch skillsAnalytical skillsAttention to detailWriting skillsTeam playerConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Two plus years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a litigation setting

Interest in and knowledge of environmental or social justice issues is a plus

A can-do attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and an unrelenting commitment to high performance standards

Excellent research, analytical, writing, and computer skills (word processing, databases and spreadsheets, Internet, etc.)

Knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

The ability to organize, set priorities among multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and function calmly under pressure

The ability to work effectively with remote staff

The ability to maintain confidential information

The ability to coordinate workflow and assignments with fellow Litigation Assistants in the Clean Energy Program and to mentor peers

Flexible, punctual, highly reliable, and available for occasional evening and weekend work

Ability to work for extended periods on the computer as needed to meet filing deadlines

A team player who will enthusiastically take on tasks that range from intellectually challenging to more mundane administrative work

Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations

Commits and contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifying employer for purposes of the 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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