Senior Environmental Attorney

Earthjustice is seeking a Senior Environmental Attorney for its Denver office. The role involves accelerating Colorado's clean energy transition and addressing climate issues in the region. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, collaborating with media and policy teams, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with community organizations. Candidates should have at least six years of legal experience, particularly in litigation and regulatory matters, with a focus on clean energy advocacy preferred.
About Us

At Earthjustice, we are dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting environmental justice. Our Rocky Mountain Office is located in Denver, Colorado, and focuses on issues in the Intermountain West and Southwest.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will work primarily on accelerating the clean energy transition in Colorado, while also working on climate and energy matters in Arizona and other states in our region.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare discovery, pleadings, testimony, cross-examination, briefs, and oral argument in state and federal regulatory proceedings and court proceedings.
• Work with our media and policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results.
• Train and mentor junior attorneys, interns, and litigation assistants, including by building their litigation skills in the course of legal advocacy.
• Cultivate new allies and engage in partnerships with, and potential representation of, community groups, environmental justice organizations, and Tribal entities.

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.
• Experience engaging in advocacy on clean energy and energy justice issues strongly preferred.