Hybrid Project Attorney, Tribal Partnerships Program

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About the role

  • Project Attorney supporting litigation for Earthjustice’s Tribal Partnerships Program focusing on environmental advocacy. Seeking candidate with experience in governmental litigation and indigenous community work.

Responsibilities

  • Support litigation in federal and state courts to advance Earthjustice’s mission.
  • Conduct administrative advocacy before federal agencies and state and local governments.
  • Develop and execute other types of advocacy campaigns in collaboration with other Earthjustice attorneys as well as Earthjustice lobbyists and communications staff.
  • Collaborate with co-counsel in other organizations and oversee the work of outside experts.
  • Join other Earthjustice staff in planning and strategy development as appropriate.
  • Help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and work with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner consistent with those efforts.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • Active bar membership in working location
  • 5-7 years of litigation experience
  • Experience in and understanding of Federal Indian law, tribal law, and environmental law
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Initiative, judgment, a collegial work style and a strong work ethic
  • Ability and willingness to travel for case work and internal meetings
  • Strong preference for those with experience working with Indigenous, frontline community and/or NGO clients.

Benefits

  • Excellent, comprehensive benefits
  • Casual and congenial work environment
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility

Job title

Project Attorney, Tribal Partnerships Program

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$148,400 - $175,500 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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