Responsibilities
- Lead complex cases and the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, trials, and oral advocacy.
- Develop cutting-edge legal theories and strategies.
- Work with clients, other attorneys, and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases.
- 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.
- Train and mentor junior attorneys, including building their litigation skills in the course of legal advocacy.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of clients and other partner organizations.
- Develop and lead litigation campaigns and strategically integrate legal, advocacy, communication, and organizing strategies to achieve campaign goals.
- Engage in activities, including work with partners, funders, the media, and communities, that enhance the organization’s reputation and the attorney’s role as an “ambassador” of the organization.
Requirements
- Admitted to, or eligible for, admission to the Texas Bar.
- 6+ years of litigation experience.
- Experience working with environmental law and administrative law.
- Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
- 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 associated with diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
- Desire 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.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the Clean Air Act.
- Trial skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- Preference will be given to candidates who apply by May 1, 2026. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start in the immediate future.
