One-Year Project Attorney, Tribal Partnerships Program

Core responsibilities:

• 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, lobbyists, and communications staff.
• Collaborate with co-counsel in other organizations and oversee the work of outside experts.

This role creates positive change by protecting Indigenous and public lands and waters from harmful exploitation, defending biodiversity, advancing clean energy transition, and improving air and drinking water quality through legal advocacy on behalf of tribes and Indigenous communities.

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and 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.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Salary ranges by location:

• New York, NY and San Francisco, CA: $164,900 - $175,500
• Chicago, IL; Honolulu, HI; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, D.C.: $156,700 - $166,700
• Anchorage & Juneau, AK; Denver, CO; and Philadelphia, PA: $148,400 - $158,000
• Bozeman, MT; Houston, TX; and Miami & Tallahassee, FL: $140,200 - $149,200
• Remote (US): varies by location

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization that wields 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.