Associate Attorney, Alaska Regional Office

Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization, and they are seeking an Associate Attorney for their Alaska office to protect natural values and ecosystems. The role involves litigation and advocacy tasks focused on environmental issues in Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal and factual research
• Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents
• Drafting motions, briefs, and other legal and factual documents in support of litigation and administrative advocacy
• Participating in proceedings before federal and state courts and agencies
• Cultivating relationships with clients, experts, allies, and coalition partners
• Integrating media and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies
• Hiring and supervising law students as Earthjustice interns or clerks

Skills

• Law school graduate 0-6 year of legal experience and admitted to, or willing and eligible to apply for admission to, the Alaska Bar
• Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills
• Strong and demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity
• Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment
• Ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
• Ability and desire to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences
• High level of emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

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