Associate Attorney, Clean Energy Program

Responsibilities

: Associate Attorneys perform a range of work, in partnership with Senior Attorneys and professional staff, to investigate, develop, and pursue litigation in court and advocacy before administrative agencies. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, their dockets may include cases for which they have primary responsibility under the supervision of a Senior Attorney in addition to matters on which they work in a supporting role with Senior Attorneys. The Associate Attorney will perform a range of litigation and advocacy-related tasks, focused on the three topics of grid modernization, building decarbonization, and energy affordability. Tasks can include :

• Working closely with Earthjustice attorneys, scientists, professional staff, and clients to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients.
• Participating in the full range of tasks involved in litigation and administrative advocacy, including conducting legal and factual research and preparing memoranda on issues related to ongoing or potential new cases.
• Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents.
• Working with expert witnesses to develop testimony.
• Participating in proceedings before federal and state courts and agencies. Complex energy litigation will include discovery, motion practice, briefing, preparation and cross-examination of expert witnesses, negotiations, and oral advocacy.
• Participating in cultivating relationships with new clients, allies, and coalition partners.
• Integrating communications and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies.
• Supporting efforts to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
• Representing Earthjustice at remote and in-person meetings with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts.
• Working with policy advocates to lobby appointed and elected officials.
• Developing skills required to serve as spokesperson in media.
• Participating in hiring and supervision of student law clerks and externs.

Qualifications :

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive. We also offer a congenial, flexible, hybrid work environment and a casual dress code. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Salary depends on experience and location. Salary range in San Francisco, CA : $110,500 - $ 123,300