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Earthjustice · 1 day ago

One-Year Project Attorney, Tribal Partnerships Program

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$165K/yr - $176K/yr

5+ years exp

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization dedicated to protecting the environment through legal advocacy. They are seeking a one-year Project Attorney for their Tribal Partnerships Program to support litigation and legal advocacy for Indigenous communities and environmental issues.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support litigation in federal and state courts to advance Earthjustice’s mission

Conduct administrative advocacy before federal agencies and state and local governments

Develop and execute other types of advocacy campaigns in collaboration with other Earthjustice attorneys as well as Earthjustice lobbyists and communications staff

Collaborate with co-counsel in other organizations and oversee the work of outside experts

Join other Earthjustice staff in planning and strategy development as appropriate

Help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and work with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner consistent with those efforts

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Active bar membershipLitigation experienceFederal Indian lawEnvironmental lawLegal research skillsOral advocacy skillsIndigenous communitiesWriting skillsCollegial work styleWork ethic

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active bar membership in working location

5-7 years of litigation experience

Experience in and understanding of Federal Indian law, tribal law, and environmental law

Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Initiative, judgment, a collegial work style and a strong work ethic

Ability and willingness to travel for case work and internal meetings

Preferred

Strong preference for those with experience working with Indigenous, frontline community and/or NGO clients

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Casual and congenial work environment

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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