Oceans Attorney

Earthjustice is a nonprofit law firm for the environment that works through the courts to safeguard public lands, national forests, parks, and wilderness areas; to reduce air and water pollution; to prevent toxic contamination; and to preserve endangered species and wildlife habitat. 

Position Overview: 

Earthjustice has an immediate need for an attorney to work on litigation and advocacy related to fisheries and oceans issues.  The ideal candidate would have litigation and policy experience and the ability to work with other Earthjustice attorneys to develop and pursue strategic litigation to promote sustainable fisheries and the health of the world's oceans.    

The attorney must be admitted to practice law in a US jurisdiction, and admission to the local state bar will be required within the first year.  Ideally, the attorney will be based in either Earthjustice's Washington, D.C. or California regional office.  Some of the work will require travel.    

Qualifications:

Applicants for the position should have strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, at least 7 years of litigation experience, and an ability to think strategically about legal advocacy needs and opportunities.  Applicants should have a strong work ethic and sense of initiative, sound judgment, ability to work independently, and an ability to work well in a collegial setting.  A demonstrated commitment to public interest law is preferred. 

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience.  Benefits are excellent.

To Apply: 

Interested candidates should please send a letter of interest with resume, writing sample, and professional references (please include the phrase "Oceans Attorney " in the e-mail subject line).  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer. 

We encourage applications from women, people of color and other members of under-represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of our staff.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.