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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 day ago

Associate Attorney, Northern Rockies

Bozeman, MT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$98K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization, seeking an Associate Attorney for their Bozeman office. The role focuses on litigation to protect ecosystems and advance clean energy, while helping early-career attorneys develop as effective advocates.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Conducting legal and factual research

Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents

Drafting motions, briefs, and other legal and factual documents in support of litigation and administrative advocacy

Participating in proceedings before federal and state courts and agencies

Cultivating relationships with clients, experts, allies, and coalition partners

Integrating media and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies

Hiring and supervising law students as Earthjustice interns or clerks

Qualification

Legal researchAnalytical skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkJudgmentDiversity awarenessEmotional intelligenceInterpersonal skillsCreativityWork ethic

Required

Law school graduate

1-6 years of legal experience and admitted to, or willing and eligible to apply for admission to, the Montana Bar

Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills

Strong and demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity

Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment

Ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere

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

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

Ability and desire to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences

High level of emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.

Founded in 1911

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$0.3M

Key Investors

Lumina Foundation

2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

April Frazier Camara, Esq.

President & CEO

Vernina A.

Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

Recent News

Lumina’s newest Racial Justice and Equity Fund grants bring awards in 2021-22 to nearly $10M

2025-02-28

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