Earthjustice · 6 days ago
Senior Attorney, Washington DC Regional
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$161K/yr - $206K/yr
6+ years expEarthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization, and they are seeking a senior attorney to work with a team in the DC Regional Office focused on climate issues. The role involves litigation to curb greenhouse gas emissions, supervising staff, and collaborating on advocacy strategies to promote clean energy and environmental justice.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Conduct and supervise advocacy before federal agencies and courts as warranted
Manage new and existing cases from start to finish
Act as lead counsel in ongoing and potential litigation to secure and strengthen national greenhouse gas emissions standards for major industries
Coordinate the development and execution of non-litigation advocacy strategies in collaboration with attorneys, policy staff and communications staff as appropriate
Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our clients
Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Scientists, Researchers, Litigation Assistants, and Law Clerks individually and as part of litigation teams
Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel and with a diverse group of clients and coalition partners
Act as an Earthjustice representative at partner meetings and conferences on national climate regulatory issues and strategies
Provide substantive input on draft climate legislation
Research and develop innovative legal strategies to significantly limit climate pollution in the U.S. and internationally
Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, Operations, and Policy and Legislation
Collaborate with and oversee the work of technical experts
Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners
Help develop and execute effective media strategies
Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances a collective vision for future D.C. Office work
Participate as an active member of a learning and mentorship culture, and engage with colleagues in manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive
Participate actively in organizational and office-specific efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and personally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner that is consistent with those efforts
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school
6+ years of litigation and legal advocacy experience, working both independently and in a coalition setting
Admitted or eligible to waive in for admission to the District of Columbia Bar
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Strong initiative, good judgment, creativity, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic
Proficient at working with technical issues and experts
Ready and able to develop, initiate, and conduct complex litigation and advocacy from day one, independently if necessary, to lead teams, and to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with community-based or other grassroots groups interested in litigation and other advocacy in the attorney's area of focus
Commitment to serving the public interest and Earthjustice's mission
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
Willingness to help the office recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce
Willingness and ability to effectively supervise and mentor early career staff in connection with litigation and advocacy projects, and to help foster an inclusive and supportive work environment
Preferred
Knowledge of, and experience in, environmental and administrative law (including experience under the Clean Air Act) is strongly preferred
Knowledge of causes and effects of climate change and strategies to curb greenhouse gas emissions is a plus
Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media is a plus
Experience leading litigation teams is a plus
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Company
Earthjustice
Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law organization based in the United States dedicated to environmental issues.
501-1000 employees
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