Job Title: Staff or Senior Attorney - Energy Justice Program
Job Responsibilities:
The Staff or Senior Attorney will be part of a dynamic and supportive team within the Energy Justice Program. The main responsibilities include:
- Engaging in innovative impact litigation and administrative advocacy.
- Advancing justice-centered campaigns at federal and state levels.
- Litigating cases in federal and state courts and administrative forums.
- Building and maintaining relationships with partners, activists, and decision-makers.
- Conducting media advocacy and engaging the public through campaign activities.
- Collaborating with the Energy Justice Legal Director and other team members.
- Possibly supervising law clerks and legal fellows.
- Performing other job-related duties as assigned.
- Occasional travel for meetings, conferences, hearings, and field visits.
Education and Experience Information:
- A law school graduate (no later than Spring 2021) admitted to, or prepared to waiver into, the . Bar.
- Minimum three years of civil litigation experience for Staff Attorney and eight years for Senior Attorney.
- Environmental and energy law experience at federal and/or state levels is highly preferred, including familiarity with Utility Commission processes.
- Familiarity with environmental justice communities is preferred.
- Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills are required.
- The candidate should have a driven and proactive attitude, with strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop cases and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
- Literacy in energy law and energy justice is necessary.
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice and environmental protection is essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.
- Commitment to principles of justice, equity, and inclusion.
Salary Information:
- Staff Attorney: $72,500 - $89,500
- Senior Attorney: $89,500 - $131,500
Working Conditions:
- The position will preferably work from the DC Office with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday. Some morning, night, and weekend work may be required due to deadlines. Remote work is possible depending on circumstances, with a requirement for stable and fast internet from the home office. The organization provides a home office stipend.
- Travel is required for meetings, conferences, hearings, field visits, and court appearances.
- The DC Office is open all week, but the team generally comes in 2-3 days a week.
Benefits:
- Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and discounted for families.
- Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.
- Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for eligible wellness expenses.
- Center-paid premiums for Short Term and Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance for all staff.
- Discounted premiums for pet discount program.
- 403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer-paid contributions.
- Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year and 5 personal days awarded each year.
- Vacation accrual starts at 15 days annually, potentially higher with experience, and paid sick days at 10 days per year.
- Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave, and pet caretaker leave.
- After 5 years of service, employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical.
- Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.
JEDAI Statement:
The organization deeply values and is committed to sustaining and promoting biological and cultural diversity. It is committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion and believes staff and board diversity is critical to its mission.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The organization complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. It welcomes and encourages applications from anyone interested, regardless of current work authorization.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online and email a cover letter, resume, a writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and at least 2 references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
