Environmental Justice Lawyer

Earthjustice is seeking a Senior Attorney for its Rocky Mountain Office in Denver, CO, focused on climate and clean energy work. Responsibilities include developing legal strategies, collaborating with teams, and engaging in litigation and advocacy. Candidates should have at least six years of legal experience, strong skills in research and communication, and the ability to manage litigation effectively.
About Our Mission

Earthjustice is a nonprofit environmental law organization dedicated to protecting the natural world and promoting environmental justice. We have a long history of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections through litigation and advocacy.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Attorney to join our Rocky Mountain Office. The successful candidate will work primarily on advancing our climate and clean energy work in Colorado and other states in our region.

Responsibilities
• Develop and implement strategies to advance our climate and clean energy work, including litigation and advocacy before state energy regulators and courts.
• Work closely with our media and policy and legislation teams to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner organizations to advance our mission.

Requirements
• At least six years of legal experience, including substantial experience with litigation and regulatory proceedings.
• Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills required; trial skills and appellate litigation skills are a plus.
• Ability to manage a litigation docket effectively, lead a litigation team, and work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations.