Responsibilities
- Develop and lead litigation in federal and state courts to advance Earthjustice’s mission.
- Conduct administrative advocacy before federal agencies and state and local governments.
- Develop and execute other types of advocacy campaigns in collaboration with other Earthjustice attorneys as well as Earthjustice lobbyists and communications staff.
- Collaborate with co-counsel in other organizations and oversee the work of outside experts.
- Organize and coordinate with client coalitions to ensure effective legal representation and advance advocacy objectives.
- Join other Earthjustice staff in planning and strategy development as appropriate.
- Train and mentor colleagues and provide supportive and constructive feedback.
- Help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and work with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner consistent with those efforts.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in working location.
- 6+ years of litigation experience preferred.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Initiative, judgment, a collegial work style and a strong work ethic.
- Ability and willingness to travel for case work and internal meetings.
Nice to Have
- Experience representing NGO, tribal, and frontline community clients.
- Expertise in relevant areas of law consistent with the portfolios outlined in the position summary.
Benefits
- We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.
Compensation
San Francisco and New York City: $173,100-$222,800; Seattle, Honolulu, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles: $164,400-$211,700; Anchorage, Juneau, Denver, Philadelphia: $155,800-$200,500; Houston, Tallahassee, Miami, Bozeman: $147,100-$189,400; Remote (remote salary depends on years of experience and remote location): $147,100-$222,800
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — San Francisco, Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, Tallahassee, Washington, D.C.
Additional Information
- Ability and willingness to travel for case work and internal meetings.
- Preference will be given to candidates who apply by July 27, 2026. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- 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.
- For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
