Project Attorney, Tribal Partnerships Program
Earthjustice
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alaska • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $148,400 - $175,500 per year
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation experiencelegal researchlegal writingoral advocacyFederal Indian lawtribal lawenvironmental law
Soft Skills
initiativejudgmentcollegial work stylestrong work ethic
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership