Environmental Litigation Fellow

3 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Natural Resources Defense Council Inc Full time
Overview

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc is a leading environmental advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the planet's wildlife and wild places. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.

We are seeking a Beagle-HLS Litigation Fellow to work with our Litigation Team in one of our U.S.-based offices. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of environmental and public health issues, collaborating with and on behalf of communities most impacted by environmental injustices.

Responsibilities
  • Working with a team of lawyers and paralegals on active cases and case development projects, including providing support on cases led by senior attorneys and leading cases under their supervision.
  • Collaborating with NRDC program staff, clients, experts, and coalition and community partners to support litigation goals.
  • Conducting legal research and factual investigations.
  • Writing briefs, motions, and memoranda.
  • Presenting oral arguments and participating in status conferences and other hearings.
  • Engaging in discovery and conducting record and document review.
  • Preparing for and taking depositions.
  • Contributing to institutional initiatives such as projects related to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work, intern hiring and coordination, and organizing CLEs.
Qualifications
  • Admission to the Bar of the jurisdiction in which they intend to practice, or willingness to complete the requirements for admission to that Bar.
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Experience working effectively with a team.
  • Demonstrated competency in working with people with different social identities than their own.
  • Creativity and resourcefulness.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public service, equity, or social justice.
  • Commitment to NRDC's values and mission.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. For this position, the salary range is $91,000 to $100,000.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems.

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