Senior Attorney, Clean Energy

Responsibilities

Lead complex climate and energy cases before administrative agencies, and state and federal courts, with a particular focus on administrative and enforcement actions involving coal ash management.

Lead litigation and advocacy efforts, and perform the full range of litigation tasks, including conducting factual investigations, developing legal theories, securing expert testimony, submitting comments, petitions, briefs, and oral arguments. 

Collaborate in team problem solving, litigation strategy, and project management. 

Prepare discovery, pleadings, testimony, cross-examination, briefs, and oral argument in state and federal regulatory proceedings and court proceedings. 

Collaborate with and oversee the work of technical experts. 

Work with our media and policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results.

Supervise and mentor Associate Attorneys, interns, and litigation assistants.

Collaborate and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases. 

Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances Earthjustice’s work. 

Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations. 

Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners and help develop and execute effective media strategies. 

Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment and help to advance Earthjustice’s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that centers around equity and justice.

Qualifications

Law school graduate admitted, or eligible for admission to the applicable bar within 14 months of employment. 

6+ years of litigation and legal advocacy experience, working both independently and in a coalition setting. Experience with administrative and environmental law, including enforcement, are preferred. 

Licensed to practice law in the US jurisdiction in which the attorney will be located.

Ability to develop cases, manage a litigation docket effectively, lead a litigation team, and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations. 

Experience with environmental and administrative law, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, preferred. 

Creativity, initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic. 

Ability to work effectively with technical experts. 

Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills. 

Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with others 

Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and presentations. 

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations.

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

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

Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by experience level and location. 
New York, NY & San Francisco, CA: $169,900 - $217,100 Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA & Washington, DC: $161,400 - $206,200 Philadelphia, PA: $152,900 - $195,400 Remote / Nationwide Range: $144,400 - $217,100  We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. 
 
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