Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. Earthjustice’s Northeast Regional Office is accepting applications for two part-time legal externs for fall 2026. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our New York, NY office. The Northeast Regional Office is dedicated to protecting public health and the climate and ensuring a healthy environment for all in the Northeast. We litigate and advocate for a just and equitable transition to clean energy and on behalf of communities disproportionately impacted by environmental harms. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of an attorney, the legal externs will work on legal research to support litigation, case development, and administrative advocacy that could relate to state and federal environmental law, civil procedure, PFAS, lead and water contamination, and climate issues as well as New York's new constitutional environmental right. The legal externs may also have the opportunity to participate in moots of oral arguments, attend court proceedings, and sit in on meetings with opposing counsel and clients. Qualifications: - Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2026. - Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. - Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills. - Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw. - Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively. - Ability to work collegially with others and independently. - Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus. - Interest in public interest law and social justice. - Must commit to 10-20 hours/week. Physical Requirements: This role may require the ability to: - Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking - Type, file, and/or handle office equipment - Lift and carry materials - Read documents, conduct computer work and document review Compensation: Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice. To Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following materials by 5:00pm PT on Friday, May 15, 2026 via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 18 with offers extended no later than July 8. - 1-2-page Resume. - Cover letter – In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the Northeast Regional Office and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume; (2) Note the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; (3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and (4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer. - Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): (1) Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages, that primarily reflects your work. Please include a cover page indicating the extent to which your writing sample reflects edits and feedback from others as well as whether artificial intelligence was used in the drafting or editing of your writing sample; and (2) Official or unofficial law school transcript. - Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references, including one law professor or legal employer. Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. Earthjustice’s Rocky Mountain Regional Office is accepting applications for one part- or full-time legal extern for fall 2026. We are seeking current law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from Earthjustice’s Denver, CO office. Rocky Mountain Regional Office’s work focuses on Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, and its cases primarily involve (1) protecting public lands and wildlife from fracking, mining, and other threats; (2) quickly shifting Colorado and nearby states from dirty to clean energy; and (3) protecting urban and rural communities that are disproportionately impacted by pollution and other environmental harms. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the legal extern may: - Work with attorneys and other professional staff on case development and litigation. - Perform legal and factual research and develop case strategy and legal theories. - Assist attorneys with preparing briefs, motions, and comment letters, and meeting with clients and experts. - Participate in moots of oral arguments and attend court proceedings and conferences with opposing counsel. - Work closely with attorneys and litigation assistants to complete cite checks as needed during periods of high workload volume. Qualifications: - Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2026. - Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. - Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills. - Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw. - Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively. - Ability to work collegially with others and independently. - Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus. - Interest in public interest law and social justice. - Must commit to at least 16 hours/week for 12-16 weeks. Physical Requirements: This role may require the ability to: - Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking - Type, file, and/or handle office equipment - Lift and carry materials - Read documents, conduct computer work and document review Compensation: Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice. To Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following materials by 5:00pm PT on Friday, May 15, 2026 via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 18 with offers extended no later than July 8. - Resume. - Cover letter – In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the Rocky Mountain Regional Office and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume; (2) Note the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; (3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and (4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer. - Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): (1) Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work. Please include a cover page indicating the extent to which your writing sample reflects edits and feedback from others; and (2) Official or unofficial law school transcript. - Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references, including one law professor or legal employer. Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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Title: Legal Assistant - NY Location: Hybrid Remote New York, New York Department: Professional Staff Job Description: This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in our New York office. We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office. This position provides a comprehensive range of secretarial support to attorneys including typing, editing and/or formatting legal documents and correspondence, filing documents with various courts, both electronically and via messenger, arranging for service of documents on opposing counsel, telephone communications with clients and business contacts, inputting attorney time, paper and electronic file maintenance, calendar and contacts maintenance, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing reimbursement forms and other tasks as assigned. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. On a typical day you will: - Type, proofread, format and edit correspondence, pleadings, memorandums, agreements and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines. Some pleading drafting. Conversion of both paper and electronic files to pdf format - Heavy court filings including serving pleadings with the court and on opposing and associated counsel, at state and federal level and in many different venues - Open new client and new matter files - Maintain attorney and client files, both paper and electronic formats. Maintain email and electronic files - Organize and maintain binders for trial, working papers, and business development purposes - Schedule appointments, depositions, meetings; maintain calendars; make travel arrangements; set up conference calls - Track litigation deadlines, provide deadlines to docketing and confirm deadlines are docketed correctly - Answer, screen and respond to phone calls - Open and route mail and email, attaching files and documents - Enter attorney time into time-keeping program - Maintain and track CLE records for attorneys - Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports - Assist fellow secretaries and additional attorneys as needed Join us if you have: - 7+ years’ experience as a litigation secretary or litigation legal assistant - Strong skills in word processing and computer use: ability to type 85 wpm with high accuracy; proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat required; some knowledge of PowerPoint, time keeping programs, NetDocs preferred; ability to perform internet research - Current experience filing documents with State and Federal Courts, including electronic filing. Ability to read and understand court rules, including rules for courts you have not worked with before, and to ensure compliance with assigned judge’s Individual Rules and Practices - High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential and sensitive materials - High level of energy - Very fast paced desk and attorneys; ability to prioritize on a constant and high level basis - Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates - Excellent transcription, grammar, proofreading and organizational skills - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of a professional services organization, including interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner - Ability to communicate by telephone in a professional, courteous manner with clients, firm members, and other business contacts - Ability to prioritize tasks on a desk and to handle multiple demands from multiple people - Ability to understand and follow work instructions with minimal supervision - Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines - Ability to read and write in English - High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred Who We Are Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them. What’s in it For You? DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to: - Choice of health and vision insurance plans - 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work - Dental plan - Fertility and adoption benefit - Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service - Tuition reimbursement - Commuter benefits - Retirement contribution This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. New York The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $78,000 to $108,000 ($42.86-$59.34 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here:www.dwt.com/dei. Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email #LI-AF1