Staff Attorney for Clean Energy Solutions

1 week ago

Washington, United States Earthjustice Full time
Job Description

Earthjustice is seeking a highly qualified Staff Attorney to join our Clean Energy Program. The successful candidate will have a strong background in energy law and a passion for advancing clean energy solutions in the US and abroad.

The Staff Attorney will work closely with our team to develop and implement litigation and advocacy strategies to support our program goals. This will include collaborating with foreign and US partners, conducting legal advocacy before wholesale electricity market operators, and litigating cases from beginning to end.

The ideal candidate will have a JD degree, a minimum of six years of litigation experience, and be licensed to practice law in the US jurisdiction in which they will be located. They will also have excellent litigation skills, including top-notch legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Knowledge of and experience in energy law and clean energy issues is strongly preferred, as is knowledge of and experience in foreign law, particularly energy or climate change law, and in working with foreign partners, governments, and legal systems.

The Staff Attorney will be based in our Clean Energy Program in Washington, DC, and will collaborate closely with our San Francisco-based International Program. We offer a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits, and a mission- and employee-focused work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement litigation and advocacy strategies to support program goals
  • Collaborate with foreign and US partners to develop litigation and legal advocacy strategies
  • Conduct legal advocacy before wholesale electricity market operators
  • Litigate cases from beginning to end
  • Supervise the work of associate attorneys
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with US and foreign allies, co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners
  • Serve as spokesperson for client partners and for Earthjustice
  • Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) degree
  • A minimum of six years of litigation experience
  • Licensed to practice law in the US jurisdiction in which the attorney will be located, or a willingness to apply for membership within one year of employment
  • Excellent litigation skills, including top-notch legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic
  • Knowledge of and experience in energy law and clean energy issues, is strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of and experience in foreign law, particularly energy or climate change law, and in working with foreign partners, governments, and legal systems, is strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in working with technical experts
  • Ability to develop and lead litigation
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with client partners and staff
  • Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with US and foreign community-based or other grassroots groups interested in energy litigation and other advocacy
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
  • Commitment to serving the public interest
  • Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse and non-US cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
  • Commitment to help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce and culture that encourages and celebrates differences

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