Senior Energy Attorney

18 hours ago


New York, New York, United States Earthjustice Full time

About the Job

Earthjustice seeks a Senior Attorney to join our FERC group in the Clean Energy Program. Our team of attorneys and advocates litigate and advocate in state and federal courts and before energy regulators across the country to advance an equitable clean energy transition. We represent diverse clients individually and as part of coalitions.

Responsibilities of the Senior Attorney include monitoring prospective capacity market auctions and changes to practices, policies, and tariff rules for each assigned Regional Transmission Organization or Independent System Operator (RTO/ISO); developing and maintaining expertise in assigned topic area; building and maintaining effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations; and working with clients, other attorneys, and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases. The Senior Attorney will also lead litigation and advocacy efforts, and perform the full range of administrative and appellate litigation tasks, including securing expert testimony and executing comments, protests, requests for rehearing, petitions for appeal, briefs, and oral arguments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor prospective capacity market auctions and changes to practices, policies, and tariff rules for each assigned RTO/ISO
  • Develop and maintain expertise in assigned topic area
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations
  • Work with clients, other attorneys, and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases
  • Lead litigation and advocacy efforts
  • Perform the full range of administrative and appellate litigation tasks

Requirements
  • Law school graduate admitted, or willing to apply for admission, to the bar of DC (or wherever located), or willing and qualified to apply for and be admitted to the applicable bar within 14 months of employment
  • Attorney with 8+ years litigation experience and the ability to litigate cases from beginning to end, independently if necessary
  • At least three years of appellate litigation experiences, with energy law and National Environmental Policy Act experiences preferred
  • Supervisory experience is preferred

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent benefits
  • Opportunity to work with a team of experienced attorneys and advocates
  • Chance to make a meaningful impact on the environment and public health

How to Apply
  • Submit via Jobvite: resume, one- or two-page cover letter, and legal writing sample
  • Preference will be given to candidates who apply by October 20, 2024


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