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 guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. 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, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
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The position provides administrative and litigation support services for several attorneys and a staff scientist. Depending on qualifications and experience, we plan to hire a Litigation Assistant or Senior Litigation Assistant*.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
* To be considered for the Senior Litigation Assistant position the successful candidate must meet the foregoing qualifications plus:
Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.
Salary is based on location and experience.
Salary range for Litigation Assistant in New York, NY : $65,200 -$72,400
Salary range for Senior Litigation Assistant in New York, NY: $75,500-$83,900
To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply by May 15.
Click here to apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=o8rrffwZ&s=ClimateBase
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies accepted.
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.