Earthjustice is a nonprofit environmental law organization dedicated to upholding the country’s environmental laws by making sure those that break them are he
Associate Attorney
Location
United States
Posted
28 days ago
Salary
$93.9K - $104.8K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Associate Attorney
Earthjustice
Role Description The Gulf Regional office of Earthjustice seeks an Associate Attorney to join our team fighting for a healthy and just Gulf. The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. Responsibilities include: - Conducting legal and factual research. - Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents. - Drafting motions, briefs, and other legal and factual documents in support of litigation and administrative advocacy. - Participating in proceedings before federal and state courts and agencies. - Cultivating relationships with clients, experts, allies, and coalition partners. - Integrating media and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies. - Hiring and supervising law students as Earthjustice interns or clerks. Qualifications - Law school graduate with 0-3 years of legal experience and admitted to, or willing and eligible to apply for admission to, the relevant (Texas, Louisiana or Mississippi) Bar. - 2026 JD Graduates are encouraged to apply. - Excellent 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. - Ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere. - 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 and excellent interpersonal skills. Requirements - Salary depends on experience and location. - Salary range in Texas, Mississippi or Louisiana: $93,900 - $104,800. Benefits - Mission- and employee-focused work environment. - Competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. - Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. To Apply Interested applicants should submit the following via Jobvite: - Resume. - Cover letter that addresses: - Your interest in serving as an associate attorney. - Why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or social justice issues that inspire you. - Aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in work with clients and colleagues. - The earliest date you would be available to begin work. - Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum containing legal analysis. Please include a cover sheet explaining the extent of any editing by someone else, and any other details about the writing sample that you believe Earthjustice will find helpful. - Law school transcript. For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start in June or September 2026. Application must be received by May 26, 2026. Earthjustice brings our associate attorneys on board on a quarterly schedule, during the months of January, April, June, and September. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
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