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Public Interest
Attorney
Environmental and Land Use
3-5 yrs required
Staff Attorney (Litigator) RESPONSIBILITIES: In conjunction with the C&E Program Director and relevant staff, develop and implement legal and advocacy strategies to hold those most responsible for climate change accountable, in line with CIEL’s strategic priorities and programmatic objectives, ensuring the highest quality work product: Research and draft legal analyses, amicus briefs, and other relevant legal strategy documents; Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks and issue areas; Innovate and implement legal strategies and campaigns to advance the movement for climate accountability and climate justice; Keep abreast of ongoing advances in the climate litigation space; Organize, coordinate, and participate in meetings and events to support program goals; Assist in the design and implementation of strategies to inform, engage, and mobilize target constituencies in support of campaign goals; Assist in the development of press releases, online communication materials, webinars, and other informational materials; Maintain effective working relationships with relevant partner organizations, communities, intergovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders; and Represent CIEL in coalitions, public meetings, workshops, and other processes. Assist in information flow within the program and other CIEL programs; Perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned by the Program Director. Assist program team and other staff responsible for grant-writing and reporting by sharing information on program activities, deliverables, and expenditures, as needed; Maintain timesheets contemporaneously and submit them on time; Participate in weekly staff and team meetings and other organizational activities, including an annual staff performance evaluation.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: JD Degree or equivalent law degree with a focus on climate change law and/or international environmental law and policy; Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar or eligible to apply for admission within one year 3-5 years of professional litigation experience in administrative, civil trial, or appellate litigation, up to two years of this experience may include post-JD clerkships; Superior legal analytical, writing, and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write clearly and compellingly for a variety of audiences, including policymakers and the general public; Demonstrated experience working with a diverse range of people and groups; Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; Ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team; Authorization to work in the US; Ability to travel periodically and for extended periods; Fluency in the English language. Desired: Knowledge of human rights law, comparative constitutional law, tort, criminal law, finance, criminal liability regimes in common law systems, or other areas relevant to climate law. Experience with a variety of communication tools and technologies, for example, giving interviews, creating talking points, social media, and blogging; 3. Great sense of humor and ability to operate comfortably in a relaxed, informal work environment; Proficiency in one or more additional languages.
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