<div>Earthjustice’s Clean Energy Program is accepting applications for 2-4 full- or part-time legal externs for fall 2024 with a preference for those who can work full-time hours. We are seeking current law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.</div><div> </div><div>The Clean Energy Program works to accelerate the essential transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, to hold coal generators accountable for their pollution and protect communities from toxic coal waste, and to increase access to clean energy. The Clean Energy Program is deeply invested in fighting false climate solutions and opposing the dangerous rush to expand or prolong the life of gas generation and infrastructure in our state and federal energy regulatory advocacy. Our focus is the “fossil to clean fight” and ensuring that all communities benefit from a clean energy transition.</div><div><br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Under the supervision of an attorney:</div><ul><li>Assist in case investigation, legal research and discovery.</li><li>Prepare memoranda, comments, briefs and other legal documents for administrative and judicial proceedings.</li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2024.</li><li>Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection or environmental justice.</li><li>Excellent research, analytic and writing skills.</li><li>Initiative, creative thinking and the ability to work collegially with others.</li><li>Significant knowledge of environmental, energy, or administrative law is a plus.</li><li>Commitment of at least 20 hours per week, if part-time.</li><li>Commitment of 37.5 hours per week, if full-time.</li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.</div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by <strong>5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024</strong>. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21.  </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>Cover letter – In one page, (1) Address why you want to work for Earthjustice, and specifically in the Clean Energy Program, and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume; (2) Note if you are interested in part-time or full-time work hours; (3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and (4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite):</li><ul><li>Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work.</li><li>List of courses taken so far in law school (transcript not necessary).</li></ul><li>Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references, including one law professor and one legal employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div>

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Fall 2024 Legal Externship – Clean Energy Program

<div>Earthjustice’s Biodiversity Defense Program is accepting applications for one full- or part-time legal extern for fall 2024. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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 combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.<br><br>The Biodiversity Defense Program focuses on the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss, including habitat destruction and over-exploitation (or over-hunting) of wildlife. As the scope of this work is so immense and intersectional, a key piece of the program’s strategy is partnering with our regional offices and programs to add litigation and policy knowledge to their work and to build new partnerships. Additionally, we advance policies aimed at protecting habitat critical to the survival of species, such as a national plan to permanently protect America’s carbon-dense and biodiverse mature and old-growth forests.</div><div><br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Under the supervision of an attorney, the legal extern will contribute legal research and writing related to new and ongoing cases for the <a href="https://earthjustice.org/office/biodiversity-defense">Biodiversity Defense Program</a>.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2024.</li><li>Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.</li><li>Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills.</li><li>Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.</li><li>Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively.</li><li>Ability to work collegially with others and independently.</li><li>Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.</li><li>Interest in public interest law and social justice.</li><li>If full-time, must commit to 37.5 hours per week.</li><li>If part-time, must commit to at least 12 hours per week.  </li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.</div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by <strong>5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024</strong> via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21.   </div><div> </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>Cover letter – In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the Biodiversity Defense Program and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume; (2) Note if you are interested in part-time or full-time work hours and specify the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; (3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and (4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work.</li><li>Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references, including one law professor or legal employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><em>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.</em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Open Sans' , sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><em></em></div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><em>#LI-Remote</em></div>

Fall 2024 Legal Externship – Biodiversity Defense Program

<div>Earthjustice’s Sustainable Food &amp; Farming Program is accepting applications for two full- or part-time legal externs for fall 2024. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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 combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.<br><br>The Sustainable Food and Farming Program, within the Healthy Communities Department, engages in litigation and advocacy to improve our nation’s food system, from crop selection and farming practices to food processing and sustainability. Working in partnership with communities, advocacy groups, scientists, and others, we fight for safe and healthy food, climate-friendly farming, reduced reliance on dangerous pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and animal farms—not animal factories. We take on cases with regional and national scope.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div>Under the supervision of an attorney: </div><ul><li>Assist with case investigation and legal research.</li><li>Prepare memoranda and contribute to legal documents for administrative and judicial proceedings.</li><li>Join strategy sessions and present research findings to attorneys, scientists, professional staff, and clients. </li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications: </strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2024.</li><li>Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection or environmental justice.</li><li>Excellent research, analytic and writing skills.</li><li>Strong work ethic.</li><li>Initiative, creative thinking and the ability to work collegially with others.</li><li>Familiarity with environmental and administrative law preferred.</li><li>Full-time externs must commit 37.5 hours/week and part-time externs must commit to at least 12 hours per week.</li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.</div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by<strong> 5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024</strong> via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21.    </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>Cover letter – In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the Sustainable Food&amp; Farming Program and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume; (2) Note if you are interested in part-time or full-time work hours and specify the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; (3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and (4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work.</li><li>Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references, including one law professor or legal employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div><em> </em></div><div><em>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.</em></div><div><em> </em></div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><em>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.</em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Open Sans' , sans-serif;"></span></div>

Fall 2024 Legal Externship – Sustainable Food & Farming Program

<div>Earthjustice’s Tribal Partnerships Program is accepting applications for one part-time legal intern for fall 2024. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. This is a paid position, and the successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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 combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.<br><br>The Tribal Partnerships Program works across Earthjustice’s regional offices and programs to develop cross-cutting strategies on behalf of our tribal and Indigenous partners and to provide added capacity and expertise to work on matters of concern to tribes and Indigenous communities. Tribal Partnerships attorneys litigate cases themselves, collaborate and consult with program and regional office attorneys, conduct outreach with tribes and Indigenous communities, and work with Earthjustice’s other teams as needed.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Under the supervision of an attorney:</div><ul><li>Assist in case investigation, legal research and discovery.</li><li>Prepare memoranda, comments, briefs and other legal documents for administrative and judicial proceedings.</li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2024.</li><li>Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills.</li><li>Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.</li><li>Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively.</li><li>Ability to work collegially with others and independently.</li><li>Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.</li><li>Interest in public interest law and social justice.</li><li>Commitment of 12-18 hours per week.  </li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate. The pay rates for fall 2024 will be confirmed by early-June but will be at least the highest national minimum wage.</div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by <strong>5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024</strong> via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21. </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>Cover letter – In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the Tribal Partnerships Program and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume; (2) Note if you are interested in part-time or full-time work hours and specify the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; and (3) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite):</li><ul><li>Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work.</li><li>List of courses or an unofficial transcript from law school.</li></ul><li>Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references, including one law professor or legal employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><em>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.</em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Open Sans' , sans-serif;"></span></div>

Fall 2024 Legal Internship – Tribal Partnerships Program

<div>Earthjustice’s Community Partnerships Program is accepting applications for one full- or part-time legal extern for fall 2024. We are seeking current law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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 combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.</div><div><br>The Community Partnerships Program works hand-in-hand with frontline communities fighting for a safe, just, and healthy environment. Members of our staff are based in Los Angeles, New York, Sacramento, and Washington, D.C. Our Program supports communities facing pollution, toxins, hazardous waste, and other harms inflicted by various facilities including refineries, oil wells, incinerators, and waste treatment plants. We provide frontline communities with multifaceted support including litigation, legislative advocacy, policy analysis, and administrative challenges.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Under the supervision of an attorney:</div><ul><li>Work with attorneys and other professional staff on case development and litigation.</li><li>Perform legal and factual research and develop case strategy and legal theories.</li><li>Assist attorneys with preparing briefs, motions, and comment letters, and meeting with clients and experts.</li><li>Participate in moots of oral arguments and attend court proceedings and conferences with opposing counsel.</li><li>Work closely with attorneys and litigation assistants to complete cite checks as needed during periods of high workload volume.</li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2024.</li><li>Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.</li><li>Interest in environmental protection or environmental justice.</li><li>Excellent research, analytic, and writing skills.</li><li>Strong work ethic.</li><li>Initiative, creative thinking, and the ability to work collegially with others.</li><li>Significant knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.</li><li>Commitment of at least 16 hours per week, if part-time.</li><li>Commitment of 37.5 hours per week, if full-time.</li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.</div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by <strong>5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024 </strong>via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21.  </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>Cover letter - In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the Community Partnerships Program and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in your resume; (2) Note if you are interested in part-time or full-time work hours and specify the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; (3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and (4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite):</li><ul><li>Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work. Please include a cover page indicating the extent to which your writing sample reflects edits and feedback from others.</li><li>List of courses taken in law school.</li></ul><li>Finalists will be asked to provide 2 references, including one law professor and one legal employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div>

Fall 2024 Legal Externship – Community Partnerships Program

<div>Earthjustice’s Litigation &amp; Advocacy Partnership (LAP) team is accepting applications for one full- or part-time Community-Centered Advocacy intern for fall 2024. We are seeking graduate and law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. This is a paid position, and the successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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 combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.<br><br>The Litigation &amp; Advocacy Partnerships team works with Earthjustice departments and programs to assess current partnership priorities and goals regarding strategic advocacy, project, and case development. Our team is focused on helping staff strengthen Earthjustice’s institutional capacity, resources, and skills for building authentic, lasting relationships with community-based organizations and other partners. To that end, we work to provide opportunities for staff to build their own knowledge and skills around cultural sensitivity, community lawyering, grassroots communication, and environmental justice principles; take the time necessary to cultivate and maintain their own relationships; and access institutional support and resources to effectively engage and work well with their community partners.</div><div> </div><div>This role will provide essential support to ensure Earthjustice staff have access to dynamic and informative partnership-related programming at the Litigation Training Conference and the Quarterly Partnership Speaker Series (QPSS). The intern will also assist the LAP team with visioning and future programming planning, goal setting, and evaluation. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Litigation and Advocacy Partnership’s leadership.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Assist in the Planning and Execution of the Partnership Programming for the Litigation Training Conference</li><li>Assist in the Planning and Execution of the Quarterly Partnerships Speaker Series</li><li>Assist LAP Leadership with the Development of the Yearly Planning Memo</li><li>Attend weekly LAP staff meetings via Zoom</li><li>Attend the Annual Litigation Training Conference in Maryland during October 21-24, 2024  (If class/personal scheduling permits)</li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in a graduate study program or a rising 3L in law school during fall 2024.</li><li>Excellent research, writing, organizational, and communication skills</li><li>Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively.</li><li>Ability to work collegially with others and independently.</li><li>Interest in public interest law and social justice.</li><li>Must have deep interest in strengthening partnerships and advancing relationships with environmental justice communities.</li><li>Working knowledge of MS Office programs</li><li>Preferred background in environmental policy or studies, civil rights, environmental justice, sociology, social work, or community organizing.</li><li>If full-time, must commit to 37.5 hours per week.</li><li>If part-time, must commit to at least 12 hours per week.  </li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate. The pay rates for fall 2024 will be confirmed by early-June but will be at least the highest national minimum wage.</div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by <strong>5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024</strong> via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21.   </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>Cover letter – In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the Litigation &amp; Advocacy Partnerships team and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume; (2) Note if you are interested in part-time or full-time work hours and specify the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; and (3) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references, including one law professor or legal employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><em>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.</em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Open Sans' , sans-serif;"></span></div>

Fall 2024 Community-Centered Advocacy Internship

<div>Earthjustice’s International Program is accepting applications for one full- or part-time legal extern for fall 2024. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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 combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.<br><br>Since 1991, our International Program has been partnering with organizations and communities around the world to establish, strengthen, and enforce national and international legal protections for the environment and human health. We work with partners in South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Latin America, and elsewhere. Together with our partners, we use strategic legal advocacy to reduce dependence on dirty fossil fuels and to develop regulatory frameworks for, and remove obstacles to, the accelerated deployment of clean energy.</div><div><br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Under the supervision of an attorney:</div><ul><li>Conduct research on U.S., international, and foreign laws, policies, and case studies in the environmental and energy context.</li><li>Research and develop human rights strategies in challenging fossil fuel projects.</li><li>Conduct factual and/or scientific research in support of foreign litigation.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of memorandums or briefs, including by checking citations. </li><li>Draft public communications such as press-releases or blog posts. </li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in law school as a 2L, 3L, or LLM during fall 2024.</li><li>Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and environmental or social justice.</li><li>Excellent research, analytic and writing skills.</li><li>Strong work ethic.</li><li>Initiative, creative thinking and the ability to work collegially with others.</li><li>Experience working on international issues, or environmental issues in other countries, especially in the human rights context, is a plus.</li><li>Commitment of at least 16 hours per week.</li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.</div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by <strong>5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024 </strong>via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21.   </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>Cover letter – In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the International Program and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume; (2) Note if you are interested in part-time or full-time work hours and specify the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; (3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and (4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite):</li><ul><li>Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work.</li><li>Unofficial law school transcript.</li></ul><li>Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references, including one law professor or legal employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><em>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.</em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Open Sans' , sans-serif;"></span></div>

Fall 2024 Legal Externship – International Program

<div>Earthjustice’s Northeast Regional Office is accepting applications for two part-time legal externs for fall 2024. One legal extern will focus generally on the work of the Northeast Regional Office and the other will focus mostly on issues related to safe drinking water. We are seeking current law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.</div><div> </div><div>The Northeast Regional Office is dedicated to protecting public health and the climate and ensuring a healthy environment for all in the Northeast. We litigate and advocate for a just and equitable transition to clean energy and on behalf of communities disproportionately impacted by environmental harms.</div><div> </div><div>Earthjustice also works with communities and other partners throughout the country to advocate for access to safe and affordable drinking water. Earthjustice’s drinking water work has included: filing a lawsuit and other legal advocacy concerning the Trump Administration’s revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule of the Safe Drinking Water Act; state advocacy to set limits for drinking water on per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), requiring monitoring of PFAS in industrial discharges, and limiting use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam and gear. </div><div><br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Under the supervision of attorneys, the legal externs’ tasks may include:</div><ul><li>Conducting legal research and writing to assist in both case development and ongoing active litigation;</li><li>Developing case strategy and legal theories;</li><li>Preparing memoranda, briefs, and motions;</li><li>Meeting with clients and experts;</li><li>Participating in moots of oral arguments; and</li><li>Attending court proceedings and conferences with opposing counsel.</li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2024.</li><li>Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.</li><li>Commitment of at least 12 hours and no more than 20 hours per week for 10-16 weeks.</li><li>Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills.</li><li>Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw.</li><li>Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively.</li><li>Ability to work collegially with others and independently.</li><li>Demonstrated interest in environmental protection and environmental justice preferred.</li><li>Significant knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.</li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.</div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by<strong> 5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024</strong>. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21.  </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>One-page cover letter that addresses: (1) Why you want to work with Earthjustice’s Northeast Regional office and whether you would prefer to work specifically on safe drinking water issues, (2) Whether you are able to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for your work with Earthjustice, (3) The number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you are available to work per week, (4) Any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in your resume, and (5) An indication of any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work.</li><li>Finalists will be asked to provide 2 references, including one law professor and one legal employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div>

Fall 2024 Legal Externship – Northeast Regional Office

<div>Earthjustice’s Washington, DC Regional Office is accepting applications for one full- or part-time legal extern for fall 2024 with a preference for those who can work full-time hours. We are seeking current law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.</div><div> </div><div>Earthjustice's Washington, DC office serves both as a regional office for issues arising in the mid-Atlantic states, and as a center for litigation on important national environmental issues. The DC office's docket currently includes litigation to protect public health and the environment from air pollution; prompt the regulation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; protect streams, wetlands, and other waters from pollution and outright destruction; and advance energy efficiency.</div><div><br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Under the supervision of an attorney, responsibilities may include:</div><ul><li>Work with attorneys on case development and litigation.</li><li>Perform legal and factual research and develop case strategy and legal theories.</li><li>Assist with preparing briefs and other legal documents for administrative proceedings and meet with clients and experts.</li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2024.</li><li>Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.</li><li>Commitment to environmental protection and environmental justice.</li><li>Excellent research, analytic and writing skills.</li><li>Strong work ethic.</li><li>Initiative, creative thinking and the ability to work collegially with others.</li><li>Significant knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.</li><li>Commitment of 15-20 hours per week, if part-time.</li><li>Commitment of 37.5 hours per week, if full-time.</li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.</div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by<strong> 5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024</strong>. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21.  </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>Cover letter - In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the Washington, DC Regional Office and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in your resume; (2) Note if you are interested in part-time or full-time work hours and specify the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; (3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and (4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite):</li><ul><li>Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work. Please include a cover page indicating the extent to which your writing sample reflects edits and feedback from others.</li><li>List of courses taken in law school.</li></ul><li>Finalists will be asked to provide 2 references, including one law professor and one  employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div>

Fall 2024 Legal Externship – Washington, DC Regional Office

<div>Earthjustice’s Rocky Mountain Office is accepting applications for one full- or part-time legal extern for fall 2024. We are seeking rising 3Ls who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/contact">offices</a>.</div><div> </div><div>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 combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in 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.<br><br>Rocky Mountain Office’s work focuses on Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, and its cases primarily involve (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 that are disproportionately impacted by pollution and other environmental harms.</div><div><br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Under the supervision of an attorney, the legal extern will:</div><ul><li>Work with Earthjustice attorneys and professional staff to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients.</li><li>Participate in tasks involved in administrative advocacy and complex litigation, such as factual investigation, legal research, memo writing, and briefing.</li><li>Interact with external partners, co-counsel, and clients to develop a clear understanding of the facts involved in each case and to support our litigation goals.</li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Enrolled in law school as a 3L during fall 2024.</li><li>Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection or environmental justice.</li><li>Excellent research, analytic and writing skills.</li><li>Strong work ethic.</li><li>Initiative, creative thinking and the ability to work collegially with others.</li><li>Significant knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.</li><li>Full-time externs must commit 37.5 hours/week and part-time externs must commit at least 15 hours per week.</li></ul><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div> </div><div>Legal externs are unpaid and must receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement for their work with Earthjustice.</div><div> </div><div><strong>To Apply:</strong></div><div><br>Interested candidates should submit the following materials by <strong>5:00pm PT on Friday, April 26, 2024 </strong>via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 with offers extended no later than June 21.   </div><ul><li>Resume.</li><li>Cover letter – In one page, (1) Address why you want to work with the Rocky Mountain Office and any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in the resume; (2) Note if you are interested in part-time or full-time work hours and specify the number of hours, or a reasonable estimate, you will be able to work each week; (3) Confirm that you can earn academic credit from your law school or that you will fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship; and (4) Indicate any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.</li><li>Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite):</li><ul><li>Recent writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum of no more than 10 pages that primarily reflects your work.</li><li>Unofficial law school transcript or list of courses.</li></ul><li>Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references, including one law professor or legal employer.</li></ul><div>Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process</a>. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.</div><div> </div><div><em>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice is 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</em></div><div> </div><div><em>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.</em></div><div> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><em>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.</em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Open Sans' , sans-serif;"></span></div>

Fall 2024 Legal Externship – Rocky Mountain Office

<p>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 defend magnificent places and irreplaceable ecosystems; to transition our economy to 100% clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, tribes, individuals, and communities to address the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.<br><br>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, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. </p><p>Earthjustice’s Gulf Regional Office works across all three of Earthjustice’s core program areas—healthy communities, climate and energy, and lands, oceans and wildlife. In collaboration with our clients and partners, we will fight for clean air and water and to combat unjust pollution burdens; we will fight for an equitable clean energy transition and for climate solutions that work for everyone; and we will fight to protect the magnificent lands, waters and wildlife in the Gulf. Earthjustice has a significant body of work in the Gulf and this new office will expand our capacity in this critical region.<br><br>The Senior Attorney position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative attorney to use their skills, the power of law, and the strength of partnership to help deliver meaningful results for the Gulf region. The Senior Attorney will have the opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth of our litigation and advocacy docket, support existing partners and cultivate new partnerships, while fighting for a healthy and just Gulf. </p><p><b>This position is located in the Gulf Region and supports the work our three priority states of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi throughout the Gulf region.<span> </span>The physical office is in Houston, Texas but applicants across the region are encouraged to apply. </b><br><br><b>Responsibilities:</b> </p><ul><li>Lead complex cases and perform the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, trials, oral advocacy, and otherwise manage new and existing cases in state or federal courts and administrative tribunals from beginning to end.</li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Develop cases and legal advocacy strategies, in coordination with clients, other attorneys, experts, and partners, to support the goals of the Gulf Regional Office and Earthjustice’s strategic vision.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Collaborate in team problem solving, litigation strategy, project management and trial work.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Cultivate new allies and engage in partnerships with, and representation of, community groups, Tribal entities, workers, advocacy organizations and coalitions, and others.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Help develop and execute effective communications and, where appropriate, legislative strategies and serve as a spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Interns, and Litigation Assistants, and train and mentor Associate Attorneys, including by building their skills in the course of legal advocacy.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment and help to advance Earthjustice’s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that centers around equity and justice.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues throughout Earthjustice, including in the Litigation, Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation departments.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Participate in training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the role and the organization.</span></li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b> </p><ul><li>Juris Doctorate required.</li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Attorney admitted, or willing to apply for admission, to the Texas State Bar, Louisiana State Bar or Mississippi State Bar.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">6+ years litigation experience and the ability to litigate cases from beginning to end, independently if necessary.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Strong preference from some environmental litigation or administrative advocacy experience under the Clean Air Act.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Excellent litigation skills, including legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Ability to develop cases and manage a litigation docket effectively.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">A</span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">bility to work independently and in collaboration with client partners and in leading a litigation team.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations in legal and advocacy work.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Ability to work effectively with technical experts.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Strong and demonstrated initiative, judgment, creativity, flexibility, and work ethic.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Ability and commitment to help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Willingness and ability to effectively supervise and intentionally mentor early career staff in connection with litigation and advocacy projects, and to help foster an inclusive and nurturing work environment.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">A</span><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">bility and willingness to travel as needed, including for case work, court appearances, and meetings with clients and partners.</span></li><li><span style="text-indent:-0.25in;">Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission.</span></li></ul><p><b>Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by experience level and location. </b><b>This salary has been updated to reflect FY24 rates. </b> <br><b>Salary in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana: $142,000+</b><br><br>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. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.<br><br>For litigators and advocates committed to saving the planet and the people who depend on it, <b>being a Senior Attorney at Earthjustice is the best job on the planet</b>. Learn more about our Senior Attorney careers and work online here: <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney">https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney</a> </p><p><strong>To Apply: </strong> </p><p>Interested candidates should submit a: </p><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;"><li>Resume.</li><li>One- or two-page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and utilizing litigation to achieve that mission; and (2) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues.</li><li>Legal writing sample.</li></ul><div style="margin:10.0px 0.0px;font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-weight:400;line-height:20.0px;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Preference will be given to candidates who apply by<strong style="font-weight:600;"> February 11,</strong> <strong style="font-weight:600;">2024</strong>. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. </div><p>Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br>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.<br><br>#LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid </p>

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