Climate & Environment Full-time

Legal Assistant, General Counsel

Earthjustice

Posted

Jul 23, 2026

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$65000 - $84900

Mission

What you will drive

  • Provide legal, operational, and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel, including litigation management, internal legal operations, governance support, compliance, contracts, and risk management.
  • Maintain internal contract databases, assist with document review, and support contract lifecycle management using generative AI tools.
  • Manage scheduling, travel, expense reimbursements, and other administrative tasks for OGC attorneys and staff.

Impact

The difference you'll make

Support the nation's leading environmental law organization in protecting people's health, preserving places and wildlife, advancing clean energy, and combating climate change through effective legal operations and administrative support.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
  • 2+ years of experience as a litigation assistant, legal practice assistant, paralegal, executive assistant, or in a comparable professional role preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, databases, spreadsheets, videoconferencing platforms, and legal filing systems.
  • Excellent organizational, proofreading, research, and communication skills with strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Annual salary ranges from $65,000 to $84,900 depending on location. Remote or hybrid work options available. Casual and congenial work environment.

About

Inside Earthjustice

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization, using the power of law and partnership to protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.