Staff Attorney, Environmental and Climate Justice

• Lead the Fund Protection Clinic, providing legal guidance and pro bono coordination to over 700 grantees who have lost federal funding, including assistance with Congressional inquiries, Inspector General investigations, and False Claims Act allegations.
• Support communities and sub-national governments in protecting access to federal funding and advancing equitable climate policy solutions.
• Conduct legal research and drafting on environmental law, policy, and administrative law, and manage pro bono attorneys.

This role directly supports communities disproportionately harmed by environmental injustice and climate change, helping them secure federal funding and legal representation to advance equitable policy solutions and decarbonization projects.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and 3+ years practicing law with experience in environmental justice, energy, water, or climate law and policy.
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven project management skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Commitment to environmental and climate justice and experience working with marginalized communities.

Full-time, remote position within the United States. Compensation details not specified. Benefits include working with a dynamic, start-up minded nonprofit in a growing program.

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) coordinates large-scale pro bono programs and issue advocacy to ensure government protects human rights and provides equal justice, with programs in immigration, climate change, racial justice, voting rights, and government accountability.