DEPUTY LEGAL DIRECTOR

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation of Florida seeks a Deputy Legal Director. The Deputy Legal Director works closely with other members of the legal team and other members of the senior staff to achieve the organization’s goal of protecting the liberties that define our democracy. This position is located in the organization’s Miami office but includes some travel.

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida is an affiliate of the national ACLU, a national public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights. For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has served as the nation’s primary protector of the liberties that define our democracy. The organization implements its vital civil liberties mission in all 50 states in large part through affiliate entities such as the ACLU of Florida. Operating out of four offices—Miami (main), Tampa, Pensacola, and Jacksonville—the Florida affiliate has a budget of over $8 million and 55 staff members, placing it among the larger ACLU affiliates in the nation.

The ACLU of Florida, the state’s largest civil rights and civil liberties organization, employs litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional values and individual rights, such as freedom of speech, racial justice, right to privacy, religious liberty, criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, disability rights, and immigrants’ rights. The ACLU of Florida litigates a broad range of complex constitutional cases in federal and state courts through direct representation, filing amicus briefs, and submitting administrative complaints to state and federal agencies.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Deputy Legal Director is a staff position within the Affiliate’s Legal Department. The position reports to the Legal Director. The position is focused on (1) assisting the Legal Director in the administration and management of the statewide legal program; and (2) assisting with litigation and other legal advocacy. The position is part of the senior staff.

Management and Administration

Staffing

With an eye on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Deputy Legal Director will:

• Oversee the process for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing new legal staff, fellows, and interns.
• Oversee sustained efforts to create and nurture pools of diverse candidates from which to recruit.

Management

• Supervise multiple legal staff members.
• Supervise all fellows, interns, and volunteers.
• Manage development and mentoring of staff, including identifying, supporting, and developing staff strengths, as well as—for attorneys—ensuring opportunities for writing, discovery, witness examinations, arguments, and other professional growth points.
• Collaborate with the Legal Director and senior staff in creating an organizational culture of belonging.
• Collaborate with the Legal Director and senior staff in creating an organizational culture of planning and accountability.

Strategy, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, and Integrated Advocacy

• Ensure alignment across departments with our campaign plans.
• Ensure and facilitate sufficient communication across departments concerning ongoing fulfillment of commitments made in the campaign-plan documents.
• Ensure Department staff maintain and foster relationships with other departments and with media, coalition partners, and other targets and allies.
• Work with the leadership team to pursue and implement organizational goals
• Actively collaborate with the legal director and senior staff in strategic decisions, and share ownership of the resulting decisions.

Administration

• Supervise the Legal Program Manager and Paralegal’s management of the organization and maintenance of legal files, including but not limited to the docket, retainer agreements and co-counseling agreements, discovery (including transcripts and document production), settlement agreements, and timesheets and fee awards.
• Supervise the Legal Program Manager and Paralegal’s development and maintenance of our document-management system (currently Clio) (which includes ensuring that the matter data is accurately entered into the system and any appropriate documents are uploaded and appropriately organized and categorized in the system; supporting attorneys in using and maintaining the system; and recruiting, training, and supervising any volunteers in support of this effort).
• Supervise the Legal Program Manager and Paralegal’s maintenance of the matter list, including coordinating regular updates to the case statuses and summaries.
• In collaboration with the Legal Program Manager and Paralegal, oversee and continually assess utilization of all technology resources, including PACER and PacerPro; case, document, knowledge, and task management (e.g., Asana; Clio; the matter list; the Z drive; Sharepoint); time-keeping; and third-party vendor management.
• Implement and monitor implementation of Department policies, procedures, and protocols, including identifying opportunities to reduce or eliminate overlap and duplication of effort throughout the Department to promote effectiveness, efficiency, and use of best practices, creating centralized resources that are well maintained and accurate.
• Assist the Legal Director in the development, creation, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing review of a Legal Department manual that includes relevant Department policies and procedures
• Draft quarterly legal reports for the state board concerning Department activity.
• Support the Legal Director in work concerning the state board’s legal panel, chapter legal panels, and any other relevant legal committees.
• Ongoingly lead efforts to recruit pro bono firms.
• Assist with fundraising and donor cultivation as requested by the Development Department.
• Assist the Legal Director with expense tracking and budgeting.
• Support and coordinate the Department’s work with other departments.
• Ensure the Legal Director, Executive Director, and other members of the leadership team are adequately informed of work and consulted appropriately.
• Assist with all other legal program activities as needed and as assigned.

Legal

• Investigate, develop and litigate high-impact civil-rights and civil-liberties cases at all stages in state and federal trial and appellate courts, includes conducting factual and legal research, preparing memoranda, writing demand letters, drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery, arguing motions, trying cases, writing appellate briefs, presenting oral argument on appeal, and writing amicus briefs.
• Engage in any other pre-litigation, post-litigation, and non-litigation advocacy, including preparing demand letters, conducting settlement negotiations, monitoring enforcement, developing advocacy materials and public-education resources, and delivering public testimony.
• Coordinate all of the affiliate’s amicus-brief efforts, including collaborating with partners, drafting or supervising the drafting of briefing, and coordinating with National and with our communications department.
• Supervise, lead, or participate in teams of associated attorneys, and co-counsel cases with other public interest groups and with National.
• Work closely with, and provide policy analysis and legal expertise to, non-legal program staff at the ACLU of Florida and at National.
• Engage regularly with the media.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the primary responsibilities above, the Deputy Legal Director will also:

• Develop and strengthen relationships with community partners, coalitions, stakeholders, and affected communities.
• Prepare and deliver “know your rights” information to affected communities.
• Respond to the legal needs of affected communities, potentially on an emergency and immediate basis.
• Participate in legal and advocacy conferences and develop and provide CLE presentations on pertinent topics.
• Communicate ACLU views and positions to a variety of audiences, including judges, community residents, and policymakers, through public speaking, traditional and social media, and other means.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

First and foremost, the candidate must have exceptional analytic, research, and writing skills.

The only other required qualifications are that the candidate possess a J.D. and that they be a member of the Florida Bar (or that they be able to secure Florida Bar membership within one year of the beginning of their employment).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

While no one person will have all of the qualities enumerated below, the successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and attributes:

• Significant expertise and experience in multiple areas of civil-rights and civil-liberties law.
• Eight or more years of federal district court or appellate litigation experience.
• Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with the mission and goals of the ACLU.
• Broad substantive knowledge of constitutional law.
• Exceptional oral-advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment with a keen ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple projects and deadlines and set priorities.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and cultural competence to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, organizers, and other staff members, as well as diverse community organizations and coalitions.
• Experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
• Collaborative spirit and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and clients.
• Two or more years of experience related to administering a legal program and/or managing legal staff.
• A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Fluency in Spanish or Creole.
• Unwavering commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU, including a demonstrated commitment to equity and racial justice.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, within a starting range of $75,000-$100,000. The ACLU of Florida provides excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance with generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies, as well as a Defined Contribution 401K Retirement Plan.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send an email to jobs@aclufl.org and attach a cover letter, resume, and two substantial writing samples demonstrating thorough legal analysis. All inquiries should include “Deputy Legal Director position” in the subject line, and all attachments should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Applicants who proceed beyond a first interview will be required to complete a research-and-writing assignment.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting. No phone calls, please.

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU of Florida reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

DEADLINE DATE

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The ACLU of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Florida encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. We encourage formerly incarcerated individuals to apply. If selected for an interview, please inquire if financial assistance is needed in order to attend.

The ACLU of Florida undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to ensure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. Fluency in Spanish or Creole is desired but not required.

STAFF ATTORNEY - CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation of Florida seeks a criminal-justice attorney. The criminal-justice attorney works closely with the other members of the legal team to achieve the organization’s goal of protecting the liberties that define our democracy. This position is located in Orlando but includes some travel.

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida is an affiliate of the national ACLU, a national public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights. For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has served as the nation’s primary protector of the liberties that define our democracy. The organization implements its vital civil liberties mission in all 50 states in large part through affiliate entities such as the ACLU of Florida. Operating out of four offices—Miami (main), Tampa, Pensacola, and Jacksonville—the Florida affiliate has a budget of over $8 million and 55 staff members, placing it among the larger ACLU affiliates in the nation.

The ACLU of Florida, the state’s largest civil rights and civil liberties organization, employs litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional values and individual rights, such as freedom of speech, racial justice, right to privacy, religious liberty, criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, disability rights, and immigrants’ rights. The ACLU of Florida litigates a broad range of complex constitutional cases in federal and state courts through direct representation, filing amicus briefs, and submitting administrative complaints to state and federal agencies.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The criminal-justice attorney is a staff position within the Affiliate’s Legal Department. The position reports to the Legal Director. The position is focused on criminal justice reform.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary programmatic focus of this position will be the development of litigation and other legal advocacy projects in the area of criminal justice reform. The staff attorney will:

• Develop, prepare, and litigate criminal justice cases at all stages in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
• Engage in pre-litigation, post-litigation, and non-litigation advocacy, including preparing demand letters, conducting settlement negotiations and enforcement, developing advocacy materials and public-education resources, and delivering public testimony.
• Work closely with and provide policy analysis and legal expertise to non-legal program staff at the ACLU of Florida and ACLU National.
• Engage regularly with the media on criminal-justice issues.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the primary responsibilities above, the staff attorney will also:

• Develop and strengthen relationships with community partners, coalitions, stakeholders, and affected communities.
• Prepare and deliver “know your rights” information to affected communities.
• Respond to the legal needs of affected communities, potentially on an emergency and immediate basis.
• Participate in legal and advocacy conferences and develop and provide CLE presentations on pertinent topics.
• Communicate ACLU views and positions to a variety of audiences, including judges, community residents, and policymakers, through public speaking, traditional and social media, and other means.

At times, the staff attorney may also be called upon to support the ACLU of Florida’s work in areas other than criminal justice reform.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

First and foremost, the candidate must have exceptional analytic, research, and writing skills.

The only other required qualifications are that the candidate possess a J.D. and that they be a member of the Florida Bar (or able to secure Florida Bar membership within one year of the beginning of their employment).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

While no one person will have all of the qualities enumerated below, the successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and attributes:

• Significant expertise and experience in the area of criminal-justice reform.
• Five or more years of federal district court or appellate litigation experience.
• Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with the mission and goals of the ACLU.
• Broad substantive knowledge of constitutional law.
• Exceptional oral-advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in fast-paced environment with a keen ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple projects and deadlines and set priorities.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and cultural competence to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, organizers, and other staff members, as well as diverse community organizations and coalitions.
• Experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
• Collaborative spirit and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and clients.
• A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Fluency in Spanish or Creole.
• Unwavering commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU, including a demonstrated commitment to equity and racial justice

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, within a starting range of $62,000-$83,000. The ACLU of Florida provides excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance with generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies, as well as a Defined Contribution 401K Retirement Plan.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send an email to jobs@aclufl.org and attach a cover letter, resume, and two substantial writing samples demonstrating thorough legal analysis. All inquiries should include “Criminal-Justice Staff Attorney position” in the subject line, and all attachments should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Applicants who proceed beyond a first interview will be required to complete a research-and-writing assignment.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting. No phone calls, please.

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU of Florida reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

DEADLINE DATE

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The ACLU of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Florida encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. We encourage formerly incarcerated individuals to apply. If selected for an interview, please inquire if financial assistance is needed in order to attend.

The ACLU of Florida undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to ensure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. Fluency in Spanish or Creole is desired but not required.

STAFF ATTORNEY - IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida seeks an immigrants’-rights attorney to combat pressing civil rights and liberties issues affecting communities across the state.

The position is based in Miami and reports to the legal director.

The ACLU of Florida, the state’s premier civil rights advocacy organization, is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that employs litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education and communications to protect and promote a broad range of constitutional issues and individual rights and freedoms, including the freedom of speech, racial justice, right to privacy, religious liberty, criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, and immigrants’ rights.

The ACLU of Florida is an affiliate of the national ACLU, the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation’s Bill of Rights. The national ACLU implements its vital civil liberties mission in all 50 states in large part through affiliate entities such as the ACLU of Florida. With offices in Jacksonville, Miami (headquarters), Pensacola, and Tampa, the Florida affiliate has a $5.5M operating budget and over 30 staff positions, placing it among the larger affiliates in the nation.

Attorneys at the ACLU of Florida play a critical leadership role in advancing the ACLU’s mission to uphold constitutional rights by developing and managing impact litigation and engaging in integrated advocacy. Attorneys work collaboratively with the national office’s various legal projects as well as with the ACLU of Florida’s communications, policy and advocacy, field, and development departments. Attorneys also play an important role in community outreach and education.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary programmatic focus of this position will be the development of litigation and other legal advocacy projects in the area of immigrants’ rights. The staff attorney will:

• Develop, prepare, and litigate immigrants’-rights cases at all stages in federal district and appellate courts.
• Engage in pre-litigation, post-litigation, and non-litigation advocacy, including preparing demand letters, settlement negotiations and enforcement, advocacy materials, public testimony, and public-education resources.
• Work closely with and provide policy analysis and legal expertise to non-legal program staff at the ACLU of Florida and ACLU National.
• Engage regularly with the media on immigrants’-rights issues.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the primary responsibilities above, the staff attorney will also:

• Develop and strengthen relationships with community partners, coalitions, stakeholders, and affected communities.
• Prepare and deliver “know your rights” information to affected communities.
• Respond to the legal needs of affected communities, potentially on an emergency and immediate basis.
• Participate in legal and advocacy conferences and develop and provide CLE on pertinent topics.
• Communicate ACLU views and positions to a variety of audiences, including judges, community residents, and policymakers, through public speaking, traditional and social media, and other means.
• Assist the ACLU of Florida’s volunteer chapters across the state regarding local immigrants’-rights issues

At times, the staff attorney may also be called upon to support the ACLU of Florida’s work in areas other than immigrants’ rights.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

First and foremost, the candidate must have exceptional analytic, research, and writing skills.

The only other required qualifications are that the candidate possess a J.D. and that they be a member of the Florida Bar (or able to secure Florida Bar membership within one year of the beginning of their employment).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

While no one person will have all of the qualities enumerated below, the successful candidate will bring many of the following qualifications and attributes:

• Significant expertise and experience in the area of immigrants’ rights.
• At least five years of federal district court or appellate litigation experience.
• Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with the mission and goals of the ACLU.
• Broad substantive knowledge of constitutional law.
• Exceptional oral-advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in fast-paced environment with a keen ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple projects and deadlines and set priorities.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and cultural competence to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, organizers, and other staff members, as well as diverse community organizations and coalitions.
• Experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
• Collaborative spirit and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and clients.
• A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Fluency in Spanish.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, within a starting range of $62,000-$83,000. The ACLU of Florida provides excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance with generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies, as well as a Defined Contribution 401K Retirement Plan. Base vacation leave is five weeks per year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please send an email to jobs@aclufl.org and attach a cover letter, resume, and two substantial writing samples demonstrating thorough legal analysis. All inquiries should include “Immigrants’ Rights Staff Attorney position” in the subject line, and all attachments should be in Microsoft Word or pdf format.

Applicants who proceed beyond a first interview will be required to complete a research-and-writing assignment.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting. No phone calls, please.

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU of Florida reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

DEADLINE DATE

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The ACLU of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Florida encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. We encourage formerly incarcerated individuals to apply. If selected for an interview, please advise if financial assistance is needed in order to attend.

The ACLU of Florida undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to ensure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. Fluency in Spanish or Creole is desired but not required.

Job Title:	Associate Attorneys
Job Location:	Washington, DC
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range for 1- 5 years experience in Washington, DC: $77,235 - $95,285
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	Earthjustice’s Washington, DC, office is hiring Associate Attorneys to conduct legal advocacy and litigation. The position requires 1-5 years of post-law school legal experience. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on high impact, 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, supporters and citizens 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 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, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver, Seattle, Chicago, Bozeman, and Washington, DC. Earthjustice is now accepting applications for Associate Attorneys to join its Washington, D.C, office. This office serves both as a center for litigation on important national environmental issues, and as a regional office for issues arising in the Mid-Atlantic states. The current docket includes litigation and advocacy to: curb climate change pollution; protect public health and the environment from air pollution, including in disproportionately impacted communities; ensure safe drinking water and clean rivers; protect people from the dangers of hazardous wastes and toxic chemicals; and secure strong energy efficiency standards for the nation. For more information about the office’s work, visit http://earthjustice.org/about/offices/dc . The attorneys selected for the position will have the opportunity to play a key role in legal actions that can make a real difference to people’s health and well-being, and in protection of important environmental values. Responsibilities Work closely with Staff Attorneys and clients to investigate, develop, and prosecute cases and other advocacy projects. Participate, with increasing responsibility, in a range of tasks required for case development and litigation than can include factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, and oral advocacy. As an Associate Attorney gains experience, typically her or his case load will include both cases for which he or she has primary responsibility under the supervision of a Staff Attorney, and cases on which he or she works in a supporting role with Staff Attorneys. The Associate Attorney program is a three-year position with a possible extension. This program is designed to help early career attorneys develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. Earthjustice seeks to foster the development, mentoring, and professional growth of Associates. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice or with other public interest organizations.
Job Requirements:	Qualifications Law school graduate admitted to, or eligible to apply for admission to, the District of Columbia Bar. 1-5 years of post-law school legal experience, with litigation experience preferred. Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills. Strong work ethic, initiative, sound judgment, and creativity. Ability to work constructively and in a highly professional manner in a diverse, dynamic, and hard-working team-oriented atmosphere. Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission. Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
How to Apply	To Apply Interested candidates should submit a: Resume. One- or two-page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or social justice issues that inspire you; and (2) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues. Also, please include the earliest date you would be available to begin work. Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that is either unedited or only lightly edited by someone other than you. Please include a cover sheet explaining the extent of editing by someone else. Law school transcript. List of three references. Applications from candidates graduating from law school in 2020 will not be considered. Link to apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=ofztcfwd&s=Gwen_S._Cherry_Black_Women_Lawyers_Association 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	Apr 17, 2020

Job Title:	Associate Attorney, Rocky Mountain
Job Location:	Denver, CO
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range for 1-3 years experience in Denver, CO: $73,170 - $81,270
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	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, 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 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, Chicago, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Miami and Washington, DC. The Rocky Mountain Office of Earthjustice, located in Denver, Colorado, is seeking qualified applicants for an Associate Attorney position to begin work in the summer or fall of 2020. The Associate Attorney program is a three-year position designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases, but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of the Supervising Staff Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations. The Rocky Mountain Office has eleven litigating attorneys, including this position, who handle a wide range of cases. The Rocky Mountain Office’s work focuses on Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, and its cases primarily involved (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 disproportionately impacted by pollution and other environmental harms. This Associate position will work on all types of cases in the Rocky Mountain Office. Our goal is to produce the highest quality legal work in a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and collegial environment. The Rocky Mountain office is located in the heart of downtown Denver near the federal and state courthouses, public transportation, and the vibrant LoDo, RiNo and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. We are a bike-friendly office, located near many of Denver’s bike paths.
Job Requirements:	Responsibilities: Work closely with staff attorneys, paralegals, and clients to investigate, develop, and prosecute cases. Participate in the full range of tasks involved in complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, discovery, briefing, and oral advocacy. Qualifications: Law school graduate with 1-3 years of legal experience and admitted to, or willing to apply for admission to, the Colorado State Bar. Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills. Strong work ethic and initiative, and sound yet creative judgment. Intellectual curiosity Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment. Ability to work well in a team-oriented atmosphere. Commitment to serving the public interest. 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. High levels of emotional intelligence.
How to Apply	Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit the following documents: Resume. One or two page cover letter that addresses each of the following: (1) aspects of your background that are relevant to the qualifications listed above; (2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission 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 primarily reflects your work. Law school transcript. List of three references. Use link to apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oArrcfwo&s=Gwen_S._Cherry_Black_Women_Lawyers_Association 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. 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. 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	Apr 15, 2020

Litigation Discovery Attorney

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Litigation Discovery Attorney! This position will manage and oversee the collection of corporate documents and information to be disclosed outside the company to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and uniformity of corporate discovery responses in litigation matters. This position will also work in conjunction with Carnival's attorneys in all stages of claims and litigation as well as in connection with the operational needs of the company.  This position will also serve as the primary testifying witness in corporate depositions regarding discovery matters.

Essential Functions:

• Organize, manage and oversee the collection of corporate documents and discovery responses in litigation matters to ensure accuracy and uniformity as operationally required to avoid sanctions and adverse judgments from the court in litigation matters. This would include the oversight of prior incident searches by issue which have been compiled from various databases utilized by Carnival as well as the maintenance of a properly organized repository of discovery documents which contains a historical log of previous discovery by ship and issue.
• Serve as the primary corporate representative for depositions and trials as needed. Review pleadings, motions, Rule 26 disclosures and discovery responses in conjunction with Carnival's attorneys in litigation matters.
• Maintain proficiency in, and current understanding of Carnival's HESS-MS system including all updates and revisions.
• Be available on an urgent as needed basis during off hours to handle any and all emergencies relating to depositions, written discovery, litigation, or trial.  Assist with other duties or tasks assigned by senior management which furthers the goals and objectives of the Legal Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. Degree.
• Florida Bar Member.
• 2-6yrs professional experience required.
• Previous Federal Court litigation experience with preference for maritime experience
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs. Typing and legal research.
• Will need to become proficient in the Carnival ecosystem of databases and programs.

Benefits as a member of Carnival's Team:

• A comprehensive healthcare program, dental coverage and flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid term life insurance and long term disability coverage, employee-paid optional life insurance and other voluntary insurance programs.
• A 401(k) plan that includes up to a 3% company match after one year of service and a discretionary-profit sharing contribution in your second year of eligible employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement that provides up to 75% reimbursement for company related professional career development.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan that provides up to a 15% discount off the Fair Market Value of Carnival Corporation Common Stock.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Two complimentary "Fun Ship" cruises a year (based on available space and seniority) as well as discounted rates to friends and family in addition to other discounts to local and neighborhood vendors.
• An on-site fully accredited preschool educational program that provides developmentally appropriate educational programming for families of children ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age and up to 12 years of age during school holidays and summer vacation in addition to drop-in care for those unexpected childcare conflicts.
• An on-site Health and Wellness Center that provides a full range of activities including weight training machines, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, an aerobic center, massage therapy, certified personal trainers and a wide variety of other programs.
• Certified Great Place to Work.

Carnival Cruise Line is the most popular cruise brand in North America and operates 26 ships designed to foster exceptionally fun and memorable vacation experiences at an outstanding value. Carnival Cruise Line is the leading provider of year-round Caribbean cruises and also operates seasonal cruises in Europe, Alaska, New England, Canada, Bermuda, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal. The brand caters to a wide consumer demographic, appealing to families, couples, singles and seniors alike. One common denominator among Carnival's guests is the desire for a truly fun, memorable and enjoyable vacation experience. Speaking of fun, we are officially certified as a Great Place to Work aboard our ships as well as in our global corporate headquarters!

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by local, state, federal, and/or international law.

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Assistant County Attorneys

Broward County’s Office of the County Attorney seeks qualified candidates for one or more Assistant County Attorney Positions to work in the areas of commercial and construction contracts and litigation.  Qualified candidates will have three (3) or more years of experience working in construction or complex commercial litigation or contracting, or equivalent experience.  We offer a competitive compensation package that includes participation in the Florida Retirement System and excellent employee benefits.  Candidates should send a resume and writing sample to Deputy County Attorney Michael J. Kerr at mkerr@broward.org.  To speak with someone about the positions, candidates may contact Legal Administrator, Melissa McGhie, at (954) 357-7573 or Caribbean Bar Association Past President Annika E. Ashton at aashton@broward.org. 

Job Title:	Associate Attorney
Job Location:	Bozeman, Montana
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range in Bozeman, MT: $67,405- $85,255
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	The Northern Rockies office of Earthjustice, located in Bozeman, Montana, has an opening for an associate attorney to begin work no later than the fall of 2020. 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, supporters and citizens 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 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, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, DC. In the Northern Rockies, we are engaged in litigation focused on protecting and preserving the iconic wildlife species and wild lands of this incomparable region. The Northern Rockies office has played a leading and long-standing role as the last line of defense for the ecosystems encompassing Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, as well as the grizzly bears, wolves, bison and other species that depend upon the integrity of these spectacular areas. We are equally engaged in the battle to combat global warming by challenging coal mining and coal-fired power plants, ensuring fair opportunities for development of renewable energy sources, and responding to a rapid natural gas development boom that is spreading and raising new environmental protection and human health issues across the Northern Rockies region. In recent years, the work of the Northern Rockies office has increasingly touched on Native American interests and issues of Indian law, including work to restore wild bison to tribal lands; to oppose oil and gas exploration on public national forest lands of extreme cultural and spiritual importance to the Blackfeet people; and to halt a state proposal to open a massive new coal mine on lands significant to the Northern Cheyenne in southeast Montana. We regularly litigate federal and state court cases and administrative proceedings in an effort to defeat the major threats to the region’s ecological integrity. For more information about our office’s work, visit http://earthjustice.org/about/offices/northern-rockies Associate Attorney Program The associate program is designed to help early-career attorneys develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various aspects of public-interest litigation. The term for the associate position is three years. Some associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice, while others use the experience as a springboard to other career opportunities in environmental litigation or other areas. Responsibilities: Associate attorneys at Earthjustice perform a range of litigation-related tasks that can include: Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on issues relating to ongoing or potential litigation projects. Drafting motions, briefs and other pleadings. Preparing comments on proposed agency actions and environmental impact statements. Presenting oral argument and examining witnesses before state or federal courts and administrative bodies and making advocacy presentations to agency officials. Assisting with discovery. Interacting with clients and working with experts to develop a clear understanding of the facts involved in each case and to ultimately support our litigation goals. Engaging with a variety of news and social media regarding our work.
Job Requirements:	Law school graduates who are admitted, or willing to apply for admission, to the state bar of Montana. 0-5 years of litigation and/or clerkship experience. Excellent research, critical thinking, writing and oral advocacy skills. An excellent academic record. Good judgment and a strong work ethic. Commitment to environmental protection and justice. Ability and willingness to work closely with others in a challenging legal environment. Demonstrates an awareness of 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. A sense of humor. 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. Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range in Bozeman, MT: $67,405- $85,255
How to Apply	Interested candidates should submit a: Resume One or two page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and utilizing litigation to achieve that mission; andm(2) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues. Two legal writing samples. Law school transcript. List of three professional references. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Click here to apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oRTncfw3&s=Gwen_S._Cherry_Black_Women_Lawyers_Association Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. 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	May 31, 2020

Job Title:	Staff Attorney, Right to Zero
Job Location:	Washington, D.C.
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	Salary range in Washington, DC is: $134,995 + depending on experience
Job Category	Attorney
Job Description:	Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a Staff Attorney to join our Washington, D.C. Regional Office. This attorney will play a key role in our office’s efforts to safeguard health and the environment, focusing primarily on litigation and advocacy to compel a shift away from fossil fuels and toward equitable zero-emissions solutions across the power, transportation, and building sectors in D.C., Maryland, and elsewhere in the eastern U.S. 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; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to 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, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, and Washington, DC. The Washington, D.C. office serves both as a center for litigation on important national environmental issues and a regional office for issues arising in Mid-Atlantic States. 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; 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 track record of success with our litigation and advocacy to attack dangerous air emissions and climate pollution, and to advance a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. In recent years, we have achieved major successes in promoting a shift toward a zero-emissions future in California in which fossil fuels will be replaced by clean energy. We see an unparalleled opportunity to do the same in the eastern U.S. The Staff Attorney will work closely with our existing team of experienced clean air and water litigators, scientists, policy advocates, and other dedicated staff in D.C., and with similar staff in other Earthjustice offices across the nation. Additionally, Staff Attorneys are expected to help nurture the development of early career attorneys and other staff. Responsibilities Conduct and supervise advocacy before agencies, state and local governments, 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. 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.
Job Requirements:	Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school. A minimum of six years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience. Admitted or eligible to waive in for admission to the District of Columbia Bar. Willing and able to work in our Washington, D.C. office. Knowledge of, and experience in, environmental and administrative law is strongly preferred. Experience with advocacy campaigns directed at boards, agencies or commissions is a plus. Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic. Proficient at working with technical issues and experts. Ready and able to develop 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 litigation and other advocacy in the attorney’s area of focus. Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, 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 nurturing 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. Salary depends on experience (DOE) and location. Salary range in Washington, DC is: $134,995 + depending on experience 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: 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; (2) Aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues. 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. Click here to apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oihtbfwX&s=Gwen_S._Cherry_Black_Women_Lawyers_Association 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 31, 2020

Job Title:	Staff Attorney, Petrochemicals
Job Location:	Washington, D.C.
Job Type:	Full-time
Compensation:	Salary range in Washington, DC is: $134,995 + depending on experience
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 secure stronger protections against air pollution from petrochemical facilities. Earthjustice is the 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; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to 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 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, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, and Washington, DC. The Washington, D.C. office serves both as a center for litigation on important national environmental issues and a regional office for issues arising in Mid-Atlantic States. 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; and protect streams, wetlands, and drinking water. A significant focus of our public health 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 track record of success with our litigation and advocacy to attack dangerous air emissions and climate pollution. Our Fossil Fuel program is currently fighting new petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast. The Staff Attorney sought through this posting will work to deter a rush to build and expand petrochemical plants that threaten to worsen air and climate pollution for decades to come. The Staff Attorney will also work closely with our existing team of experienced clean air and water litigators, scientists, policy advocates, and other dedicated staff in D.C., and with similar staff in other Earthjustice offices across the nation. Responsibilities Conduct and supervise advocacy before agencies, state and local governments, 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. 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.
Job Requirements:	Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school. A minimum of six years of relevant litigation experience. Admitted or eligible to waive in for admission to the District of Columbia Bar. Willing and able to work in our Washington, D.C. office. Knowledge of, and experience in, environmental and administrative law is strongly preferred. Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic. Proficient at working with technical issues and experts. Ready and able to develop 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 case work, 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 nurturing 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. Salary depends on experience (DOE) and location. Salary range in Washington, DC is: $134,995 + depending on experience 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: 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; (2) Aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues. 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. click here to apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oWQlcfw3&s=Gwen_S._Cherry_Black_Women_Lawyers_Association 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 31, 2020