Associate Attorney, California Regional Office

3 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Earthjustice Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our California Regional Office, where you will play a key role in advancing environmental justice and protecting the rights of all to a healthy environment.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Earthjustice attorneys, scientists, and clients to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients.
  • Participate in the full range of tasks involved in litigation and administrative advocacy, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, memo writing, negotiation, discovery, briefing, and oral advocacy.
  • Cultivate relationships with new clients, allies, and coalition partners.
  • Integrate communications and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies.
  • Support efforts to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
  • Represent Earthjustice at remote and in-person meetings with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts.
  • Develop skills required to serve as spokesperson in media.
  • Participate in hiring and supervision of student law clerks and externs.
Requirements
  • Law school graduate with 0-3 years of legal experience and admitted to, or willing and eligible to apply for admission to, the California State Bar.
  • Strong research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
  • Strong and demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity.
  • Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well collegially.
  • Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission.
  • Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
  • Ability and desire to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
  • High level of emotional intelligence.
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed, including for case work, court appearances, and meetings with clients and partners.
  • Legal or non-legal experience supporting communities working to overcome injustice a plus.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive. We also offer a congenial, flexible, hybrid work environment and a casual dress code. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Salary depends on experience and location. Salary range in San Francisco, CA: $94,900-$117,100. Salary range in Los Angeles, CA: $90,200 - $111,200.



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