Senior Attorney

6 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund Full time
Job Title: Senior Attorney - Environmental Law

Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund is seeking a highly skilled Senior Attorney to join our Midwest Regional Office. As a Senior Attorney, you will play a critical role in advancing our mission to protect the environment and promote justice.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct and supervise advocacy before agencies, state and local governments, and courts as warranted.
  • Manage new and existing litigation matters from start to finish, including working with technical experts as appropriate.
  • Develop, coordinate, and execute non-litigation advocacy strategies in collaboration with attorneys, policy staff, and communications staff as appropriate.
  • Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our clients.
  • Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Litigation Assistants, and Law Clerks.
  • Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel and with a diverse group of clients and coalition partners.
  • Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Policy and Legislation, Communications, Development, and Operations.
  • Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners.
  • Help develop and execute effective media strategies with the help of communications professionals.
  • Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances a collective vision for future Midwest Regional Office work.
  • Participate as an active member of a learning and mentorship culture and engage with colleagues in a manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive.
  • Participate actively in organizational and office-specific efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and personally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner that is consistent with those efforts.
Requirements:
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
  • A minimum of six years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, including significant lead counsel experience.
  • Admitted or eligible to waive in for admission to the Illinois Bar.
  • Knowledge of, and experience in, environmental and administrative law.
  • Experience with advocacy campaigns directed at boards, agencies, or commissions is a plus.
  • Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic.
  • Proficient at working with technical issues and experts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with community-based or other grassroots groups interested in litigation and other advocacy in the attorney's area of focus.
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, presentations, staff meetings, and conferences.
  • Ability to effectively supervise and mentor early career staff in connection with litigation and advocacy projects.
Salary and Benefits:

Salary depends on experience and location. For Senior Attorney, the salary range in Chicago, IL for 6 to 20+ years of experience is $158,700 - $192,500. For remote Midwest locations, the salary range is $142,000 - $172,200. 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.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website at [insert website URL].

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