Job Title:	Attorney-Advisor
Job Location:	Washington, DC
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	GS 14 - 15
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	Providing legal counsel to federal civil rights offices; investigating complaints of discrimination, including conducting site visits and interviews; conducting legal and factual research; developing legal arguments and drafting memoranda on substantive legal and policy issues; preparing requests for information; monitoring, and enforcing agreements to ensure compliance by responding parties; drafting and editing settlement proposals; participating in settlement negotiations and mediation on behalf of the Division; reviewing and recommending opportunities for amicus participation or intervention; reviewing and contributing to appellate memoranda; analyzing and preparing proposals and recommendations on a variety of legal, policy, regulatory, and legislative documents and guidance; responding to policy inquiries, letters, memoranda, testimony, and other written materials; participating in focused areas of litigation; making public appearances and conducting outreach to educate constituents and stakeholders about the laws that FCS enforces; training federal agency staff on investigations and legal principles, and providing technical assistance on aspects of compliance with those laws.
Job Requirements:	Applicants must possess a J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), and possess a minimum of 2.5 or 4 years of post-professional law degree experience commensurate to the grade level of eligibility as shown below. Applicants also must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in the following areas: academic achievement; substantive knowledge and expertise in the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the work of the section or substantially similar laws, rules and regulations; outstanding written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with others; organizational skills; professional judgment; initiative; and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment. In addition, applicants must have outstanding professional references. Further requirements: see posting https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/594144200
How to Apply	Online applications only, see https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/594144200
Closing Date	Mar 25, 2021

Job Title:	Associate Attorney, International Program
Job Location:	San Francisco, CA
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	Salary range in San Francisco, CA: $82,900 - $104,800
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	Earthjustice is now accepting applications for an associate attorney to join our San Francisco-based International Program. The Associate Attorney will support and collaborate with our team of lawyers and scientists working to speed the transition from dirty fossil fuels to clean energy solutions in key countries around the world. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice wields the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change around the world. Drawing on deep experience in foreign, US and international environmental, energy and human rights law, and foreign and international litigation, we work with partners in South Africa, Indonesia, Australia, Latin America and elsewhere on domestic and international legal advocacy to reduce dependence on dirty fossil fuels and speed the transition to clean energy. The term for the associate position is three-years with potential for extension. Many use the position as a springboard to other environmental litigation career opportunities. Others are promoted to senior associate and staff attorney positions within Earthjustice. The position will be located in San Francisco.
Job Requirements:	Responsibilities Associate attorneys perform a range of litigation and advocacy-related tasks that can include: Conducting legal and factual research and preparing memoranda on issues related to ongoing or potential new cases. Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents. Drafting motions, briefs, and other legal and factual documents in support of litigation. Participating in proceedings before federal and international courts and tribunals. Working with clients and experts and learning how to handle press work. Hiring and supervising law students who work at Earthjustice as interns or clerks. Qualifications Law school graduate admitted to, or qualified and willing to apply for admission to, the California State Bar. Up to 5 years of experience. Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills. Strong work ethic and initiative, and sound yet creative judgment. Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment. Ability to work well in a team-oriented atmosphere. Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Willingness to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of environmental or international law, experience working in a country other than the United States, and professional fluency in a language other than English. We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
How to Apply	Interested applicants should submit the following via Jobvite here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=og2Oefw4&s=Gwen_S._Cherry_Black_Women_Lawyers_Association Resume. One- or two-page cover letter that addresses: 1) aspects of your experience that are relevant to the qualifications listed above; 2) why you are drawn to the work of Earthjustice’s International Program and whether there are particular legal, environmental or justice issues that inspire you; and 3) how your time at Earthjustice would contribute to your career aspirations; Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that has not been edited by anyone else; Law school transcript; and List of three references. For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate that is available to start in June 2021. Please apply by April 1, 2021. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Earthjustice brings our associate attorneys on board on a quarterly schedule during the months of January, April, June and September. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given 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.
Closing Date	Apr 01, 2021

Job Title:	Deputy Managing Attorney, Rocky Mountain Regional Office
Job Location:	Denver, CO
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	Salary range in Denver, CO: $153,980 - $181,154
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	Earthjustice is accepting applications for a Deputy Managing Attorney to join our team of lawyers and advocates working at the Rocky Mountain Regional Office. Candidates should have at least ten years of litigation experience, as well as experience supporting the professional development of less senior attorneys through training and mentorship. The position will be located in Denver. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice is the nation’s premier nonprofit environmental law organization with a distinguished track record of achieving significant and lasting environmental protections. We wield the power of the law and the strength of partnerships to protect people’s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; speed the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy; and combat climate change. We partner with other organizations, supporters, and citizens to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and to bring about positive change. The Rocky Mountain Office’s work focuses on Colorado, Arizona, Utah and other states in the interior West. Its cases primarily involve (1) protecting public lands and wildlife from fracking, mining, and other threats; (2) quickly and equitably shifting states from dirty fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy; and (3) protecting communities disproportionately impacted by pollution and other environmental harms. There are currently five Staff Attorneys, five Associate Attorneys, a Policy Advocate, and a professional staff.
Job Requirements:	Responsibilities Management (approximately 50%) Responsible for overseeing the Associate Attorney program, including managing workload; providing continuous and consistent performance feedback; mentoring and assisting in career advancement; and working with Associate Attorneys to create and achieve professional development goals. Work with Managing Attorney to create or identify opportunities and events for team-building and staff engagement activities. Contribute to the office’s learning culture by, g., encouraging and facilitating debriefing after completion of significant stages of projects and ongoing collaborative learning. Work with the Managing Attorney and other staff to recruit, evaluate, and hire qualified candidates for open positions. Help ensure the advancement of Earthjustice’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and values. Work with the Managing Attorney and Senior Legal Practice Administrator to implement internal effective operational policies and procedures. Work with the Communications Department to advance our work both in the Denver office and, as needed, organization-wide. Work with Managing Attorney to support the efforts of the Development Department; engage with new and existing funders. Litigation (approximately 50%) Work with Managing Attorney and team to develop litigation and advocacy strategies to support programmatic goals, including alignment with organization-wide strategic plans, core values, priorities, and other administrative policies and guidance. With the support of attorney colleagues and professional staff, handle all aspects of litigation, from case investigation, administrative processes, legal analysis, brief writing and argument. Collaborate and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners. Cultivate new and diverse allies and coalition partners in support of our program goals, and that advance our efforts to ensure that equity and social justice considerations inform every aspect of our work. Communicate with reporters in connection with litigation work. Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation, to achieve program goals. Qualifications Juris Doctorate (JD) degree. A minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, preferably in federal court, and in a position that involved supervision and mentorship of less senior attorneys for a substantial part of that tenure. Excellent writing and legal analysis skills; strong professional judgment. Licensed to practice law in Colorado, or willing and qualified to apply for and be admitted to Colorado bar membership within 14 months of employment. Excellent management skills, including ability to promote the career development of associate attorneys, foster effective communication, collaboration, decision-making, and mutual respect. Ability to effectively manage and/or work with a diverse team with strong emotional intelligence and cultural humility. Commitment to, and experience in, developing team skills and talents to meet evolving needs and goals. Ability to give and receive regular formal and informal positive and constructive feedback in a timely, respectful, and consistent manner, and to incorporate regular debriefing sessions as part of the team’s work routine. Strong capacity for strategic thinking, both at the programmatic level and in the context of specific cases. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations. Commitment to, and experience in, developing team skills and talents to meet the evolving needs of the office and clients. Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media and supporters preferred. Commitment to serving the public interest, and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission. Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
How to Apply	Interested candidates should submit the following via Jobvite here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=o4ZGefwH&s=Gwen_S._Cherry_Black_Women_Lawyers_Association Resume. One- to two-page cover letter that explains your interest in both Earthjustice’s mission and in the Deputy Managing Attorney position, and that describes your approach to effective management and mentorship. Writing sample that demonstrates your own legal analysis and writing. List of three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 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 is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. 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.
Closing Date	Mar 15, 2021

 

United States District Court

Southern District of Florida

Public Notice

 

United States Magistrate Judge

Miami, Florida

 

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida at Miami, Florida. This appointment will succeed the incumbent who will retire effective January 7, 2022. The essential function of courts is to dispense justice. An important component of this function is the creation and maintenance of diversity in the court system. A community’s belief that a court dispenses justice is heightened when the court reflects the community’s diversity.

The duties of the position are demanding and wide ranging, including, but not limited to: 1) conduct of most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases; 2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases; 3) conduct of various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from the judges of the district court; 4) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants; and 5) assist the district court with any “additional duties as are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of the United States.” The basic jurisdiction of the United States magistrate judge is specified in Title 28, United States Code, Section 636. To be qualified for the appointment an applicant must:

1.                  Be, and have been for at least five years, a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands of the United States, and have been engaged in the active practice of law for a period of at least five years (with some substitutes authorized);

2.                  Be competent to perform all the duties of the office; be of good moral character; be emotionally stable and mature; be committed to equal justice under the law; be in good health; be patient and courteous; and be capable of deliberation and decisiveness;

3.                  Be less than seventy years old; and

4.                  Not be related to a judge of the district court.

A Merit Selection panel (see Administrative Order 2021-14) composed of attorneys and other members of the community will review all applicants and recommend to the judges of the district court, in confidence, the three persons it considers best qualified. The Court will make the appointment following an FBI fullfield investigation and an IRS tax check of the applicant selected by the court for appointment. The individual selected must comply with the financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-521, 90 Stat. 1824 (1978)(codified at 5 U.S.C. app. 4§§ 101-111) as implemented by the Judicial Conference of the United States. An affirmative effort will be made to give due consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), gender, religion, national origin, or disability. The current annual salary for the position is $201,112.  The term of office is eight years.  In order to be available for emergency, after hours and weekend duty matters, the successful applicant is expected to reside within the division applied for, or an adjacent division within the District, or relocate to the division (or adjacent division) within a reasonable amount of time upon appointment.  

Click here for the official application. Applications must be submitted only by applicants personally to Flsd_magistratejudgerecruitment@flsd.uscourts.gov.

All applications will be kept confidential, unless the applicant consents to disclosure, and all applications will be examined only by members of the Merit Selection Panel and the judges of the district court. The panel’s deliberations will remain confidential.   The Court’s policy is that once an application has been submitted, applicants should not initiate contact with members of the Merit Selection Panel.  Applicants may, however, respond to inquiries initiated by Panel members.

Instructions for completion and submission of the application are included on each application form. Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021.

THE DISTRICT COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DIRECTOR OF CLINICS

Ave Maria School of Law seeks applicants for a tenure-track position to begin in the 2021-2022 academic year. Specifically, the Law School seeks to hire a Director of Clinics who can run a veterans clinics as well as manage the other clinical offerings provided by the Law School. Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree and a strong academic record, as well as knowledge of veterans law. Clinical experience and administrative skills are particularly desirable. Duties will also include teaching, scholarship, and service to the law school community.

Ave Maria offers students a distinctive legal education marked by the integration of the Catholic faith and the law. Students are trained to reflect critically on the law and to understand that all areas of legal practice serve the common good. The law school emphasizes the importance of faith and community among its faculty, staff, and students, and seeks applicants attracted by, and supportive of, its mission.

Ave Maria has an increasingly diverse student body and desires to provide students with faculty role models and mentors of shared background and experience. As such, we particularly encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups within the profession.

Ave Maria is located in Naples, Florida along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Naples has been recognized for its healthy lifestyle and excellent quality of life, and is known for its cultural activities and institutions as well as for its many and varied natural attractions.

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Professor Mollie Murphy, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, at mmurphy@avemarialaw.edu, and to our Human Resources Officer at HR HR@avemarialaw.edu

Assistant County Attorney

The Palm Beach County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the position of an Assistant County Attorney in the litigation section. Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar is required. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in civil litigation is required. Must have ability to represent the County in various types of civil litigation and provide legal advice to administrative and elected officials. Experience in local government law, employment law and/or land use law is desired. Excellent academic record and effective oral and written communication skills are essential. Must have diligent work ethic, strong interpersonal skills and be a team player. Great benefits, competitive salary based on experience and qualification. Send resume to: David R. F. Ottey, Chief Assistant County Attorney, 300 North Dixie Highway, Litigation Division – Suite 359, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Or by email to: COATTYemail@pbcgov.org.

Job Title:	Staff Attorney, National Climate
Job Location:	Washington, DC
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	Salary range in Washington, DC: $147,155+
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a Staff Attorney to join our Washington, D.C. Regional Office. The position will focus primarily on litigation and advocacy to promote stronger national rules, programs and policies to combat climate change and its harmful effects on people and the planet. Earthjustice is the nation’s premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on major, precedent-setting cases across the country. 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 partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished history of using litigation and advocacy to achieve significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Chicago, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, and Washington, DC. The Washington, D.C. office serves as a center for litigation on important national environmental issues, a regional office for issues arising in Mid-Atlantic States, and a source of legal advocacy on environmental justice issues in a variety of locations. The office’s docket currently includes litigation and administrative advocacy to protect public health and the environment from air pollution, hazardous wastes, and dangerous chemicals; curb greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy efficiency, clean energy and clean transportation; and protect streams, wetlands, and drinking water. A significant focus of our work is preventing environmental harms to children, disproportionately impacted communities of color, and low-income communities. For more information about the office’s work, visit http://earthjustice.org/about/offices/dc. Earthjustice has a longstanding record of success with our litigation and advocacy to attack climate pollution and other dangerous air emissions and to advance a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. We played a significant role in litigation establishing EPA’s power to limit greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act and defending the agency’s initial exercise of that power. In recent years, we have achieved major success in securing stronger air pollution limits on dirty coal-fired power plants, effective national energy efficiency standards that have dramatically cut power use, increased reliance on and access to clean energy across the country, and zero-emissions transportation commitments at the local and state level. We seek a staff attorney to advance stronger national initiatives to curb greenhouse gas emission as we continue our focus on ensuring a just and equitable transition for those most impacted by power plants and industries that generate climate pollution. Examples of the work the staff attorney may pursue include the following: *Act as Earthjustice’s lead counsel in ongoing and potential litigation to secure and strengthen national greenhouse emission standards for major industries. * National litigation and advocacy to eliminate or curb greenhouse emissions from the power, transportation, and building sectors * Research, develop, and pursue litigation and advocacy to curtail federal subsidies for extraction, processing and use of fossil fuels. * Research and develop innovative legal strategies to significantly limit climate pollution in the U.S. and internationally. * Provide substantive input on draft climate legislation. * Act as an Earthjustice representative at partner meetings and conferences on national climate regulatory issues. The staff attorney will work closely with our existing team of experienced litigators, scientists, policy advocates, and other dedicated staff in D.C. and other Earthjustice offices across the nation. Additionally, staff attorneys are expected to help foster the development of early career attorneys and other staff. Staff attorneys supervise other staff in connection with their work on particular projects and may be asked to serve as the formal supervisor for one or more early-career staff.
Job Requirements:	Responsibilities Conduct and supervise advocacy before federal agencies and courts as warranted. Manage new and existing cases from start to finish. Coordinate the development and execution of non-litigation advocacy strategies in collaboration with attorneys, policy staff and communications staff as appropriate. Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our clients. Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Scientists, Researchers, Litigation Assistants, and Law Clerks individually and as part of litigation teams. Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel and with a diverse group of clients and coalition partners. Participate in meetings and conferences on national climate regulatory issues and strategies. Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, Operations, and Policy and Legislation. Collaborate with and oversee the work of technical experts. Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners. Help develop and execute effective media strategies. Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances a collective vision for future D.C. Office work. Participate as an active member of a learning and mentorship culture, and engage with colleagues in manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive. Participate actively in organizational and office-specific efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and personally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner that is consistent with those efforts. Qualifications Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school. A minimum of eight years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience. Admitted or eligible to waive in for admission to the District of Columbia Bar. Given the position’s focus on federal laws and advocacy, the ideal candidate will be willing and able to work in our Washington, D.C. office once it reopens. The D.C. office is currently closed due to the pandemic. As with all staff, the person in this position will work remotely until the office reopens. Although there is a strong preference for the incumbent to work in the D.C office after reopening, applicants seeking to work in other geographic areas are welcome to apply. Knowledge of, and experience in, environmental and administrative law (including experience under the Clean Air Act) is strongly preferred. Knowledge of causes and effects of climate change and strategies to curb greenhouse gas emissions is a plus. Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media. Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Strong initiative, good judgment, creativity, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic. Proficient at working with technical issues and experts. Ready and able to develop, initiate, and conduct complex litigation and advocacy from day one, independently if necessary, to lead teams, and to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations. Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with community-based or other grassroots groups interested in litigation and other advocacy in the attorney’s area of focus. Ability and willingness to travel as needed for casework, court appearances, presentations, staff meetings, and conferences. Willingness to help the office recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. Willingness and ability to effectively supervise and mentor early career staff in connection with litigation and advocacy projects, and to help foster an inclusive and supportive work environment. Formal management experience is a plus. Commitment to serving the public interest and Earthjustice’s mission. Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. Commitment to help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce and culture that encourages and celebrates differences. For litigators and advocates committed to saving the planet and the people who depend on it, Staff Attorney at Earthjustice is the best job on the planet. Learn more about our Staff Attorney careers and work online here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/staff-attorney We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
How to Apply	To apply interested applicants should submit the following here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=o7hfefwB&s=Gwen_S._Cherry_Black_Women_Lawyers_Association Resume. One to two-page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) Why you are drawn to this position and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; and (2) Aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues. A writing sample that reflects your own legal analysis and writing (i.e., not jointly written with or edited by other people). List of three professional references. 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 is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. 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.
Closing Date	Feb 26, 2021

Job Title:	Attorney/Associate
Job Location:	Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	$60-90,000
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	Black Law P.A. seeks to add a highly qualified and motivated attorney with 2-5 years of civil litigation experience. We seek a candidate who is skilled in litigating disputes in state and federal courts and/or before arbitration tribunals. Such candidate should have strong academic credentials and prior experience with all aspects of civil litigation including managing the written discovery process, taking and defending depositions, successfully arguing in court, and engaging in trial preparation. Applicants must exercise good judgment, and demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
Job Requirements:	Juris Doctor degree from accredited U.S. law school and at least 2 years prior experience in civil litigation
How to Apply	Please email your resume and writing sample to kelsey@kkbpa.com
Closing Date	Feb 17, 2021

Job Title:	Associate Attorney, Toxic Exposure and Health Program
Job Location:	New York, NY
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	Salary range in New York, NY: $82,900 - $104,800 0-5 years' experience
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	Earthjustice is seeking an Associate Attorney to join the Toxic Exposure & Health Program. The work of the Toxic Exposure & Health Program is at the heart of Earthjustice’s mission to defend the right of all people to live, work, and raise children in a healthy environment. The attorney selected for this position will work closely with other professionals (attorneys, scientists, policy analysts, communications experts) seeking to protect families, communities, and populations—especially those most overburdened or susceptible to harm—from toxic chemicals in the workplace, in consumer products, in the built environment, and in the outside environment. The attorney also will partner with Earthjustice staff who focus on securing clean air, clean water, and sustainable food and agriculture. The successful candidate will be housed in our New York City office (though will work remotely while these offices are closed due to COVID-19), and may be called on to litigate around the country. We are seeking someone to start in April 2021. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups to engage on the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC. Exposure to toxic chemicals is linked to chronic diseases and health conditions, many of which are on the rise as toxic exposures have increased. The goal of the Toxic Exposure & Health Program is to use litigation and other legal advocacy to ensure that all people have safe workplaces and neighborhoods, access to safe drinking water and food, and live in homes that are free of hazardous chemicals. In recent years, attorneys doing this work have won a groundbreaking lawsuit requiring EPA to improve its lead hazard standards, successfully petitioned the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban a toxic class of flame retardants in consumer products, prevailed in a challenge to rules that would have allowed EPA to ignore the risks posed by legacy uses of toxic substances, such as lead in drinking water pipes, when it conducts chemical risk evaluations, and sued the United States Department of Defense for incinerating toxic PFAS chemicals without environmental review. Our goal is to produce the highest quality legal work in a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and collegial environment. Responsibilities: Work closely with Staff Attorneys, professional staff and clients to investigate, develop, and litigate cases. Participate in the full range of tasks involved in complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, and oral advocacy. Develop and engage in legal advocacy, including draft and review legislation; draft rulemaking petitions, comments to agencies, letters, fact sheets and other materials; and participate in coalition meetings and events. Handle other legal work to further the work of the Toxic Exposure & Health program. Engage with clients, coalition partners, and experts. Hire and supervise law students who work at Earthjustice as interns or clerks. Associate attorney positions are 3-year terms with the possibility of promotion to a senior associate attorney position with an additional 3-year term. Associate attorneys often move into other positions within the organization, while others take their experience and apply it in impactful careers outside of Earthjustice. We offer a mission-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
Job Requirements:	Qualifications Law school graduate and admitted to, or willing to apply for admission to, the New York State Bar. At least two years of litigation experience is strongly preferred, with a maximum of 5 years. Science background preferred. Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills. Strong work ethic, initiative, sound judgment. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
How to Apply	To Apply Interested candidates should submit the following materials here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oYBmefwT&s=Gwen_S._Cherry_Black_Women_Lawyers_Association Resume One or two page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to working to reduce human exposures to toxic chemicals; and/or, (2) any experiences you have working with people or communities from backgrounds that differ from your own or with those who have been disproportionately affected by environmental harms. Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work. Please include a cover sheet explaining the extent of editing by someone else. Law school transcript. List of three references with contact information. Earthjustice brings our associate attorneys on board on a quarterly schedule during the months of January, April, June and September. For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate that is available to start in April 2021. Please apply by February 26, 2021. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. 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.
Closing Date	Feb 26, 2021