Two-Year Project Attorney, Healthy States Project

• Conduct legal research in environmental law and related fields.
• Identify and develop novel legal advocacy approaches using state and local laws.
• Support litigation in state courts and advocate before state and local governments.
• Develop and execute toxics-focused advocacy campaigns in collaboration with Earthjustice teams.

This role advances state-level and local-level strategies to increase protections from toxic exposure and hold polluters accountable, contributing to a healthier environment and communities.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in relevant working location.
• 7+ years of litigation experience or combination of litigation and legal policy work.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong preference for experience using legal frameworks to advance social and/or environmental justice.

Competitive salary and excellent comprehensive benefits. Casual and congenial work environment. Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Full-time at 37.5 hours/week. Remote or hybrid options available.

Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization, using the power of law to protect biodiversity, combat climate change, and safeguard the right to a healthy environment.