Environmental Justice Paralegal & Boston Office Operations Assistant

Conservation Law Foundation is hiring a full-time Environmental Justice Paralegal & Boston Office Operations Assistant. This role supports the Environmental Justice team and involves administrative duties, legal research, and office operations. The position is based in Boston, with an expectation of in-person work at least 3 days a week, allowing for remote work on other days. Ideal candidates should have legal support experience and a commitment to social and environmental justice.
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a full-time Paralegal and Operations Assistant who will primarily support the Environmental Justice team, but will spend about a quarter of their time supporting operations in the Boston office. The person in this role will be based in CLF’s Boston office with the expectation of being in person at least 3 days per week with opportunity for remote work otherwise. They will report to the Vice President for Environmental Justice and work closely with the Manager of Operations and Massachusetts Office.

What you’ll do

Environmental Justice Paralegal Responsibilities:
• Perform administrative duties such as setting up meetings, taking minutes, managing calendars, and booking travel;
• Assist attorneys and advocates in: conducting research on a variety of matters, preparing and litigating environmental justice cases before courts and state and federal agencies, developing and reviewing legislation and policy, and other matters;
• Perform factual research through online data collection, file requests, conduct document reviews and draft memoranda, to support litigation, policy development, and advocacy;
• Organize, prepare, and maintain various databases related to program matters, including case files, discovery, court filings and internal memoranda;
• Set up and prepare for internal and external meetings, including case-related meetings;
• Ensure compliance with CLF’s document retention policies;D evelop presentations and spreadsheets, prepare expense reports, and perform other administrative responsibilities as needed;

Boston Operations Support:
• Work closely with the Manager of Operations and Massachusetts Office on supporting facility needs in the Boston office
• Provide in-person meeting support including room set-up and break-down, IT/AV support, ordering and setting up catering orders, etc.Provide occasional and/or back-up coverage for CLF’s front desk

Other:
• Assist with special projects as assigned; andContribute to CLF’s strategic priorities and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and organizational excellence.

What you’ll need

We are looking for a motivated and mature self-starter that is able to work both independently and as a productive team member with colleagues distributed across New England.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
• Up to 3 years of paralegal and/or other experience providing legal administrative support;
• Strong research, writing (legal or otherwise), and oral communications skills;
• An unwavering commitment to accuracy and exceptional attention to detail;
• Competency in various software program and applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.);
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities in a fast-paced environment;
• An understanding of environmental and social justice issues - a background in environmental studies, social justice, science, or advocacy is a plus;
• Commitment to developing new skills and responsibilities;
• Commitment to working collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues and partners;
• Passion for CLF’s mission; andCommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with various lived experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.

About CLF

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems, from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in statehouses, courthouses, boardrooms, regulatory hearings, and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF frequently works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation.

CLF is committed to diversity among our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.

Salary & Benefits

CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary range for the position is $52,500-$58,000; actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.

CLF considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.