Climate Change Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Public Interest

Philadelphia, PA

Climate Change Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

No

Responsibilities:

- Develop, lead, and conduct complex litigation, primarily in federal courts.
- Conduct and supervise advocacy before agencies, state and local governments, and courts as warranted.
- Manage new and existing litigation matters from start to finish, including working with technical experts as appropriate.
- Develop, coordinate, and execute non-litigation advocacy strategies in collaboration with attorneys, policy staff and communications staff as appropriate.
- Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation advancing the goals of our clients.
- Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Paralegals, and Law Clerks.
- Develop and manage relationships with co-counsel and with a diverse group of clients and coalition partners.
- Work effectively with other departments within **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., including Policy and Legislation, Communications, Development, and Operations.
- Serve as spokesperson for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., clients, and partners.
- Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s work.
- Participate as an active member of a learning and mentorship culture and engage with colleagues in a manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive.
- Participate actively in organizational and office-specific efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and personally engage with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner that is consistent with those efforts.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
- A minimum of eight years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, including significant lead counsel experience.
- Admitted to the bar of the state in which they reside.
- Knowledge of, and experience in, environmental and administrative law.
- Experience as lead counsel in federal appellate litigation is a plus.
- Experience related to federal regulation of gas transmission and export projects is a plus.
- Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, and a strong work ethic.
- Proficient at working with technical issues and experts.
- Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with community-based or other grassroots groups interested in litigation and other advocacy in the attorney’s area of focus.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, presentations, staff meetings, and conferences.
- Ability to effectively supervise and mentor early career staff in connection with litigation and advocacy projects.
- Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.

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Salary Information:
- Salary range in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY: $179,000 - $207,100
- Salary range in Sacramento, CA; Massachusetts; Washington, .; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; and Honolulu, HI: $170,100 - $196,700
- Salary range in Juneau, AK; Anchorage, AK; Denver, CO; and Philadelphia, PA: $161,100 - $186,400
- Salary range in Miami, FL; Austin, TX; Tallahassee, FL; Maine; Albany, NY; Bozeman, MT, and New Orleans, LA: $152,200 - $176,000
- Remote salary range will vary between $152,200- $207,100 depending on location and experience.

Job Title: Senior Attorney, National Climate
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Location: Remote (.) or any of the following locations: Anchorage, AK; Bozeman, MT; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Juneau, AK; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Tallahassee, FL; Washington, .
Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, including significant lead counsel experience.
Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Salary: Varies depending on location and experience, with ranges from $152,200 - $207,100.
Job Type: Full-time, remote or location-based.
Department: National Climate Team, Clean Energy Program.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and conduct complex litigation in federal courts to limit and prevent the federal permitting of climate-damaging infrastructure projects.
- Advocate before agencies, state and local governments, and courts to prevent federal permitting of fossil fuel projects.
- Manage litigation matters from start to finish, including working with technical experts.
- Develop and execute non-litigation advocacy strategies in collaboration with attorneys, policy staff, and communications staff.
- Conduct factual investigations and develop legal theories for possible advocacy or litigation.
- Supervise early career staff in connection with litigation and advocacy projects.
- Develop and maintain relationships with co-counsel and diverse clients and coalition partners.
- Work with other departments within **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. to advance the organization's mission.
- Participate in long-term planning, strategy development, and goal setting.
- Engage with colleagues in a respectful, professional, and supportive manner.
- Contribute to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, including significant lead counsel experience.
- Admitted to the bar of the state in which they reside.
- Knowledge of environmental and administrative law.
- Experience as lead counsel in federal appellate litigation is a plus.
- Experience related to federal regulation of gas transmission and export projects is a plus.
- Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals