Earthjustice
Litigation Paralegal, Washington DC Regional Office
Earthjustice, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Earthjustice seeks a full-time, in-person Litigation Paralegal for our Washington, DC Regional Office.
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of individuals and communities to engage in the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change.
We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Earthjustice’s Washington DC Regional Office (“DCRO”) serves both as a regional office for issues arising in the mid-Atlantic states and as a litigation center for critical national environmental issues. With an eye towards advancing equity and justice, DCRO uses litigation, administrative advocacy, and partnership to protect public health and the environment from air pollution.
Responsibilities
Paralegal and Factual Support (90%):
Edit, cite-check, Bluebook, proofread, format, assemble, serve, and file legal documents in accordance with relevant court, agency, and case-specific requirements. Maintain familiarity with court rules and procedures relevant to the office’s work. Perform and coordinate case management tasks, including: maintaining case files; preparing retainers, litigation holds, and conflict checks; ensuring compliance with litigation holds, protective orders, and e-discovery requirements; and tracking and computing deadlines. Assist in case development as requested, including conducting interviews. Research, organize, and analyze legal and factual information and technical data; generate literature reviews, notes, memoranda, and summaries; develop tables, graphics, and other visual aids. Support all aspects of discovery, including conducting document review, communicating with other parties regarding productions, and preparing deposition summaries and/or requests for and responses to discovery. Support all aspects of administrative record and FOIA reviews, including document review, preparing summaries, and communicating with agency staff regarding the production. Coordinate logistics for trials, administrative hearings, or other proceedings. Participate in conference calls and meetings and communicate with clients, courts, experts, and other parties. Engage in advocacy and community outreach efforts. Draft basic procedural pleadings, including motions, status reports, and similar filings. Track and report agency activities, scientific developments, news, and docket updates related to the office’s practice. Retrieve legal documents from agencies, libraries, and internet sources. Maintain court-specific information, including filing checklists. Maintain litigation calendars and schedule meetings and other work-related activities on request from attorneys and other program staff. Administrative and Other Support (10%):
Conduct new employee training and orientation for litigation assistants and paralegals. Partner with the Managing Attorney and/or other staff to evolve the effectiveness of litigation support. Assist paralegals and litigation assistants in career advancement. Advance a learning culture by acting as an informal mentor or advisor to less experienced litigation support personnel. Help ensure the advancement of Earthjustice’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and values. Promote a respectful and inclusive work environment for the team. Facilitate staff engagement with one another to strengthen teamwork, interaction, and collaboration. Other tasks as assigned and as needed. Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in a related litigation position. College degree is a plus. Paralegal certification is strongly preferred. Expert user of software and other technology used to support litigation and program work. In-depth understanding of legal practice relevant to our work. Ability to work independently to identify, analyze, and complete tasks. Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, and verbal and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex information. Ability to handle a varied workload and prioritize as needed. Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. High level of emotional intelligence including self-motivation, self-awareness, empathy, ability to give and receive feedback, and outstanding interpersonal skills. Familiarity with environmental and social justice issues preferred. Passion for Earthjustice’s mission. Compensation
We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. The salary range for this role in Washington, DC is
$87,300 - $97,000 .
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite:
1-2 page resume. 1-2 page cover letter that includes confirmation you can work a hybrid schedule from our Washington, DC office. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by
5:00pm PT on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 . #J-18808-Ljbffr
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of individuals and communities to engage in the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change.
We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Earthjustice’s Washington DC Regional Office (“DCRO”) serves both as a regional office for issues arising in the mid-Atlantic states and as a litigation center for critical national environmental issues. With an eye towards advancing equity and justice, DCRO uses litigation, administrative advocacy, and partnership to protect public health and the environment from air pollution.
Responsibilities
Paralegal and Factual Support (90%):
Edit, cite-check, Bluebook, proofread, format, assemble, serve, and file legal documents in accordance with relevant court, agency, and case-specific requirements. Maintain familiarity with court rules and procedures relevant to the office’s work. Perform and coordinate case management tasks, including: maintaining case files; preparing retainers, litigation holds, and conflict checks; ensuring compliance with litigation holds, protective orders, and e-discovery requirements; and tracking and computing deadlines. Assist in case development as requested, including conducting interviews. Research, organize, and analyze legal and factual information and technical data; generate literature reviews, notes, memoranda, and summaries; develop tables, graphics, and other visual aids. Support all aspects of discovery, including conducting document review, communicating with other parties regarding productions, and preparing deposition summaries and/or requests for and responses to discovery. Support all aspects of administrative record and FOIA reviews, including document review, preparing summaries, and communicating with agency staff regarding the production. Coordinate logistics for trials, administrative hearings, or other proceedings. Participate in conference calls and meetings and communicate with clients, courts, experts, and other parties. Engage in advocacy and community outreach efforts. Draft basic procedural pleadings, including motions, status reports, and similar filings. Track and report agency activities, scientific developments, news, and docket updates related to the office’s practice. Retrieve legal documents from agencies, libraries, and internet sources. Maintain court-specific information, including filing checklists. Maintain litigation calendars and schedule meetings and other work-related activities on request from attorneys and other program staff. Administrative and Other Support (10%):
Conduct new employee training and orientation for litigation assistants and paralegals. Partner with the Managing Attorney and/or other staff to evolve the effectiveness of litigation support. Assist paralegals and litigation assistants in career advancement. Advance a learning culture by acting as an informal mentor or advisor to less experienced litigation support personnel. Help ensure the advancement of Earthjustice’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and values. Promote a respectful and inclusive work environment for the team. Facilitate staff engagement with one another to strengthen teamwork, interaction, and collaboration. Other tasks as assigned and as needed. Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in a related litigation position. College degree is a plus. Paralegal certification is strongly preferred. Expert user of software and other technology used to support litigation and program work. In-depth understanding of legal practice relevant to our work. Ability to work independently to identify, analyze, and complete tasks. Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, and verbal and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex information. Ability to handle a varied workload and prioritize as needed. Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. High level of emotional intelligence including self-motivation, self-awareness, empathy, ability to give and receive feedback, and outstanding interpersonal skills. Familiarity with environmental and social justice issues preferred. Passion for Earthjustice’s mission. Compensation
We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. The salary range for this role in Washington, DC is
$87,300 - $97,000 .
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite:
1-2 page resume. 1-2 page cover letter that includes confirmation you can work a hybrid schedule from our Washington, DC office. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by
5:00pm PT on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 . #J-18808-Ljbffr