EarthRights International
Junior Staff Attorney
EarthRights International, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position Title:
Junior Staff Attorney (Administrative/Environmental/Climate Law)Department:
U.S. LegalLocation:
Washington, DC, Onsite 2 days per weekReports To:
Senior AttorneyApplication Deadline:
Until filledStart Date:
As soon as possible.Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:
2 yearsSalary:
EarthRights’ attorney salaries are set according to demonstrated years of experience: $95,000-$105,000Summary Description:EarthRights seeks a U.S.-licensed attorney with experience in civil litigation and/or administrative law to help build and implement litigation strategies relating to corporate accountability for climate harms, including methane and other climate/fossil fuels work.The Attorney must have litigation experience, either civil litigation or experience working with administrative law at either the state or federal level, preferably with some exposure to environmental statutes and regulations or other regulations governing the fossil fuel industries.Under the leadership of the U.S. Legal Director and the direct supervision of a Senior Attorney on the team, the Junior Staff Attorney will develop and implement EarthRights legal strategies focused on holding the fossil fuel industry accountable for climate change and environmental harms, especially with respect to methane emissions.The Junior Staff Attorney may support other EarthRights litigation, especially during periods of a high volume of work. The Attorney will also coordinate with EarthRights’ campaigns and communications teams to amplify community voices and advocate for community priorities.Primary Responsibilities:Develop and assist with litigating cases to expand EarthRights’ U.S. legal work on climate change and oil and gas industry accountability, especially with respect to methane emissions.Conduct rigorous legal and factual research to build new cases.Identify and carry out opportunities to advance industry accountability, reduce carbon and methane pollution, and support marginalized communities through litigation and other advocacy.Draft and edit briefs, motions, memos, briefing documents, written comments, and other written materials for submission to federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies.Support discovery activities including propounding discovery, document review, and depositions.Represent EarthRights and our clients in court appearances, hearings, negotiations, public meetings, workshops, and other processes.Contribute to strategic discussions as part of a collaborative legal team.Supervise interns, and coordinate programmatic activities.Qualifications and Experience:Licensed to practice law in U.S. with D.C. bar membership or the ability to waive into the D.C. bar.At least 2 years of litigation experience, including clerkship experience, with strong preference for some experience with civil litigation and/or federal and state administrative law litigation.Excellent legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time efficiently to meet relevant deadlines.Benefits:20 days of vacation & 15 sick days per year.13 paid federal holidays; office closed from December 24 – January 1.$200 Home office stipend.Generous employer non-elective retirement contribution.Flexible Spending Plan (FSA).Employee wellness benefits and transportation benefits.18 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave for eligible employees.Generous Professional Development budget.A casual work environment.Application materials:Resume or CV (no longer than 2 pages).Cover letter.Brief (
EarthRights International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices, and actively encourages people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI people to apply.
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Junior Staff Attorney (Administrative/Environmental/Climate Law)Department:
U.S. LegalLocation:
Washington, DC, Onsite 2 days per weekReports To:
Senior AttorneyApplication Deadline:
Until filledStart Date:
As soon as possible.Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:
2 yearsSalary:
EarthRights’ attorney salaries are set according to demonstrated years of experience: $95,000-$105,000Summary Description:EarthRights seeks a U.S.-licensed attorney with experience in civil litigation and/or administrative law to help build and implement litigation strategies relating to corporate accountability for climate harms, including methane and other climate/fossil fuels work.The Attorney must have litigation experience, either civil litigation or experience working with administrative law at either the state or federal level, preferably with some exposure to environmental statutes and regulations or other regulations governing the fossil fuel industries.Under the leadership of the U.S. Legal Director and the direct supervision of a Senior Attorney on the team, the Junior Staff Attorney will develop and implement EarthRights legal strategies focused on holding the fossil fuel industry accountable for climate change and environmental harms, especially with respect to methane emissions.The Junior Staff Attorney may support other EarthRights litigation, especially during periods of a high volume of work. The Attorney will also coordinate with EarthRights’ campaigns and communications teams to amplify community voices and advocate for community priorities.Primary Responsibilities:Develop and assist with litigating cases to expand EarthRights’ U.S. legal work on climate change and oil and gas industry accountability, especially with respect to methane emissions.Conduct rigorous legal and factual research to build new cases.Identify and carry out opportunities to advance industry accountability, reduce carbon and methane pollution, and support marginalized communities through litigation and other advocacy.Draft and edit briefs, motions, memos, briefing documents, written comments, and other written materials for submission to federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies.Support discovery activities including propounding discovery, document review, and depositions.Represent EarthRights and our clients in court appearances, hearings, negotiations, public meetings, workshops, and other processes.Contribute to strategic discussions as part of a collaborative legal team.Supervise interns, and coordinate programmatic activities.Qualifications and Experience:Licensed to practice law in U.S. with D.C. bar membership or the ability to waive into the D.C. bar.At least 2 years of litigation experience, including clerkship experience, with strong preference for some experience with civil litigation and/or federal and state administrative law litigation.Excellent legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time efficiently to meet relevant deadlines.Benefits:20 days of vacation & 15 sick days per year.13 paid federal holidays; office closed from December 24 – January 1.$200 Home office stipend.Generous employer non-elective retirement contribution.Flexible Spending Plan (FSA).Employee wellness benefits and transportation benefits.18 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave for eligible employees.Generous Professional Development budget.A casual work environment.Application materials:Resume or CV (no longer than 2 pages).Cover letter.Brief (
EarthRights International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices, and actively encourages people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI people to apply.
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