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Environmental Defense Fund · 3 days ago

Legal Fellow, Clean Air Protection

Washington, DC

Contract

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$84K/yr - $84K/yr

Environmental Defense Fund is a leading organization focused on clean air protection and climate change mitigation. The Legal Fellow will engage in regulatory advocacy, conduct legal research, and support initiatives aimed at reducing air pollution and ensuring accountability from federal agencies. This role involves drafting documents, participating in hearings, and contributing to environmental justice efforts.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnvironmental Engineering

Responsibilities

Conduct legal and factual research on climate and energy issues

Evaluate the implications of White House and federal agency actions, or court decisions, on climate, clean air, and clean energy policies

Seek and evaluate government records, utilizing FOIA and other transparency tools, to assess the impact of federal government activities on climate, clean air, and clean energy objectives

Draft public-facing documents such as fact sheets and blog posts about legal issues

Represent EDF at public hearings before government agencies

Engage in regulatory and administrative proceedings, and provide other support to the team's litigation efforts and regulatory advocacy

Support environmental justice initiatives, particularly those related to addressing the disparate impacts of climate change and energy systems

Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawJuris Doctorate (J.D.)Environmental law experienceLegal research skillsAnalytical skillsCommunity engagementCultural competencyComputer proficiencyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointRelationship-buildingWriting skillsOral communication

Required

Licensed to practice law or actively seeking admission to the Bar, with background in environment, energy, and/or administrative law

A recent Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited Law School

Demonstrated interest or experience in community engagement, relationship-building, and/or organizing

Excellent legal research, analytical, writing and advocacy skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrate ability to think innovatively and willing to take risks and establish new precedents and models

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret legal data and prepare reports of findings

Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external allies

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of teams in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience across multiple time zones

Results-oriented, self-starter with the ability to think strategically and work on fast-paced, dynamic issues

Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Computer proficiency, experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint