One-Year Project Attorney, Community Partnerships Program

Earthjustice is the premier non-profit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.Earthjustice’s Community Partnerships Program (CPP) works with frontline communities disproportionately burdened by pollution and environmental harms to challenge the environmental and social status quo. CPP is seeking a One-Year Project Attorney for additional support as the team anticipates a very active docket and as a team member transitions back from leave. The Project Attorney will primarily support the Los Angeles-based CPP team but may also support CPP staff in New York and Washington, D.C.Under the guidance and supervision of a Supervising Senior Attorney, the Project Attorney will provide support to CPP’s coalition and litigation work and act as a co-counsel on cases. For example, by conducting factual investigation and legal research; case development; participating in court and administrative proceedings; managing the administration of and participating in coalition meetings; and drafting various legal and advocacy-related documents. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to lead a case.This is a full-time role (37.5 hours/week). The successful candidate will start ASAP and work for 12 months. This is a hybrid position based out of our Los Angeles, CA office.

Responsibilities:

Litigation (70%)

• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Prepare memoranda on issues related to ongoing or potential new cases.
• Draft legal and factual documents in support of litigation and advocacy.
• Participate in state administrative and court proceedings.
• Develop case and legal advocacy case strategies, in partnership with clients, technical experts, and other attorneys.

Coalition Support (30%)

• Actively participate in relationships with CPP clients, partners, and coalitions.
• Manage the administration of coalition meetings by calendaring meetings, taking notes, sharing out action items, and other duties.

Qualifications:

• Law school graduate and admitted into the CA state bar.
• 4-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience within the public interest/service space, a plus.
• Background in science, public health, public policy, or related fields, a plus.
• Experience working with community leaders and/or community-based organizations, a plus.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong sense of judgement, discernment, and sensitivity.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed for work, including court appearances, community meetings, and overnight travel.
• Demonstrate an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.

Compensation:We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment.Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by experience level and working location. The salary range for this role based out of Los Angeles, CA is: $120,600 – $125,300.To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by Thursday, April 3 at 5:00pm PT, after which applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• 1-2 page resume.
• 1-2 page cover letter noting why you’re interested in this 12-month position.
• Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum you have written.

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.Earthjustice will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, and any applicable local ordinance, such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act, or the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Initiative. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.