Litigation - Appellate Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Public Interest

San Francisco, CA

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

1-5 yrs required

No

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking an Associate Counsel to join the Strategic Legal Advocacy team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career attorney to work on high-risk cases that may be or are pending before en banc courts and the . Supreme Court. The Associate Counsel will play a crucial role in expanding the team’s capacity to serve as an internal and external resource for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s litigation teams.

As the nation’s largest, oldest, and most active public interest environmental law organization, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has a team of over 550 staff, including over 200 litigators, who work tirelessly to protect public health, address environmental injustice, defend magnificent places and irreplaceable ecosystems, transition our economy to 100% clean energy, and combat climate change. The Strategic Legal Advocacy team plays an integral role in this work by identifying and addressing changes in judicial doctrines that affect our clients’ ability to vindicate their rights.

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual with 1-5 years of litigation experience, including any clerkships, to join our team in either our Washington, . office or remotely with access to our offices in fourteen other cities. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, and a strong commitment to public interest work and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s mission.

The salary for this position is based on experience and location, with a salary range of $95,200 - $131,900 for remote and other **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. locations and $106,400 - $125,300 for the Washington, . office. We offer a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits, and are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a partner and resource to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. litigation teams, such as by providing drafting and research assistance or being a moot court judge
• Track developments in federal and state courts that impact **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s docket
• Represent **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in communications with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts
• Develop skills to serve as a spokesperson with media

Requirements:

• . from an accredited . law school
• Licensed to practice law wherever located
• 1-5 years of litigation experience, including any clerkships
• Appellate clerkship and/or appellate practice experience strongly preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, good judgment, initiative, creativity, and sense of humor
• Ability to work independently and as a collegial team member
• Commitment to public interest work and a passion for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s mission
• Ability and desire to contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a one- to two-page cover letter explaining why they are drawn to this position and how their prior experience lends itself to this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. We are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position. We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any lawful factor.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Similarly, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring for positions located within the City of Los Angeles.

Join the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. team and become a part of the fight for a just and sustainable future for all. Apply today!