Legal Assistant

Midwest Environmental Advocates is a non-profit environmental law
center that provides legal services to community groups that are
working to protect the environment. Working in a green-designed
office in Madison, Wisconsin, we are a small, dynamic office of two
attorneys, up to two law student clerks, and 25 volunteer attorneys.

We work on a diverse caseload, from protecting our waters and air to
ensuring the government protects the public interest. Our legal
assistant is immersed in all phases of advocacy and litigation. Using a
blend of community organizing, education and legal and technical
assistance, MEA and its clients successfully protect the environment.

Duties:

We seek a legal assistant to provide legal and administrative support
for two attorneys and two law clerks, as well as community organizing
in multiple communities.

This is a full time position that requires time flexibility. Litigation
schedules are erratic and the legal assistant must be able to rearrange
work schedules, when necessary.

Qualifications:

• At least one year experience working with lawyers or paralegal
  training;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Solid writing, editing and research skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Proficiency with computers, the internet, database programs, MS
  Office Suite, and Amicus timekeeping software; and
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting the environment.

Start Date: August 4, 2003
For more information about MEA, visit our website listed below.

Application Instructions:

Send resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Jonelle Dilley via
email or regular mail to:

702 E. Johnson St.,
Madison,
WI 53703.