Develop and lead strategy and advocacy efforts to electrify transportation, freight, and goods movement in Colorado.
Work with our policy and legislation staff, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal and policy advocacy to obtain positive change and results at the Colorado General Assembly, state regulatory agencies, and local governments.
Lead complex climate and clean energy cases with the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, working with experts, and oral advocacy before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, other state agencies, and state and federal courts.
Join all Rocky Mountain Office staff in long-term planning, strategy development, and goal setting that advances Earthjustice’s work.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations.
Serve as a spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners and work with our media team to develop and execute effective media strategies.
Supervise and mentor associate attorneys, law clerks, and litigation assistants.
Support and contribute to an equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages partnership, active listening, and integrating diverse perspectives.

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
Admitted or willing to seek admission to the Colorado bar.
At least six years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, working both independently and in a coalition setting.
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills required.
Experience mentoring and supervising others.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations.
Supports Earthjustice’s core values of partnership, inclusion, justice, and excellence.
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.

Experience engaging in advocacy and building campaigns and strategies on climate, clean energy, and energy justice issues strongly preferred.
Experience related to transportation electrification is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical experts, especially regarding new technologies and emerging climate and health threats.
Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with community-based or other grassroots groups interested in energy litigation, climate, air quality, and environmental justice work.
Experience advocating before policymakers, state regulatory boards, agencies, and/or commissions; experience working with legislative advocates.

We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.
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.

Hybrid — Denver, CO

This is a hybrid position based in our Denver office and requires regular in-person attendance. Currently, staff are in the office a minimum of one day per week and may otherwise choose whether to work remotely or in the office.
Earthjustice only accepts resumes submitted for positions that are currently open. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via the online application process (where available), will not be reviewed or retained.

Earthjustice is hiring a Senior Attorney, Rocky Mountain Office