Application Guide

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at Clean Air Task Force

🏢 About Clean Air Task Force

Clean Air Task Force is a unique nonprofit driving rapid deployment of low-carbon technologies through pragmatic, technology-inclusive advocacy. Unlike many environmental organizations, CATF focuses on scalable solutions across multiple sectors (energy, industry, transportation) rather than single-issue campaigns. Working here means contributing to a zero-emissions future through evidence-based policy and legal strategies that bridge technology development and regulatory implementation.

About This Role

This Attorney role involves managing a litigation docket focused on environmental and energy law while providing legal expertise across CATF's programs. You'll draft complaints, motions, and briefs while collaborating with technical experts on advocacy efforts. The position is impactful because you'll directly shape regulatory outcomes and legal precedents that accelerate deployment of clean energy technologies.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning coordination with technical program experts on regulatory comments, followed by drafting motions for ongoing litigation. Afternoons could include supervising a legal fellow's research on emerging clean energy technologies and participating in coalition calls with partner organizations. You'll balance court deadlines with strategic policy input across CATF's technology programs.

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🎯 Who Clean Air Task Force Is Looking For

  • Has 5-10 years of environmental/administrative law experience with specific Clean Air Act knowledge
  • Demonstrates coalition litigation experience and ability to represent CATF in multi-organization partnerships
  • Shows proven supervisory skills with legal fellows, interns, or paralegals on complex projects
  • Possesses exceptional legal writing skills specifically for rulemaking comments and court filings

📝 Tips for Applying to Clean Air Task Force

1

Highlight specific Clean Air Act cases or regulatory proceedings you've worked on, not just general environmental law experience

2

Quantify your coalition experience: mention how many organizations you've collaborated with and specific outcomes achieved

3

Include examples of supervising junior staff on research assignments or drafting rulemaking comments

4

Demonstrate understanding of CATF's technology-inclusive approach by referencing specific low-carbon technologies they work on

5

Show remote work capability by mentioning experience with distributed legal teams or virtual court proceedings

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific Clean Air Act experience and how it applies to CATF's regulatory advocacy", 'Examples of successful coalition litigation and relationship-building with partner organizations', 'Experience mentoring/supervising junior legal staff on environmental law projects', "Understanding of CATF's focus on technology deployment rather than just policy advocacy"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → CATF's current litigation docket and regulatory interventions (check their website and recent press releases)
  • → Their Superhot Rock Energy, Zero-Carbon Fuels, and Advanced Nuclear programs to understand technical contexts
  • → Recent CATF comments to EPA or other agencies to understand their legal approach and priorities
  • → Their partner organizations and coalitions to understand relationship networks

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with Clean Air Act rulemaking challenges and litigation strategies
2 How have you managed competing priorities in a complex litigation docket?
3 Give examples of building effective relationships with diverse coalition partners
4 How do you approach supervising junior attorneys on technical environmental law research?
5 What specific low-carbon technologies are you familiar with that align with CATF's work?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic environmental law experience without Clean Air Act or administrative law specifics
  • Focusing only on litigation skills without mentioning policy collaboration with technical experts
  • No examples of coalition work or supervising junior legal staff in application materials

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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