Earth Justice
Earthjustice’s Northwest Regional Office is looking to hire a collaborative and experienced Senior Attorney to join the team working on environmental, energy, and human health issues in the Pacific NW. The Senior Attorney will focus on accelerating the shift toward electrification of goods movement, the transportation sector, and associated industries. The role will concentrate on strategy, public advocacy, and litigation in Washington’s Utilities & Transportation Commission (UTC), Oregon’s Public Utility Commission (PUC), and state and federal courts to support an equitable transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy.
The position is located in downtown Seattle, WA, where we follow a hybrid in‑office schedule and is available to start immediately.
Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Responsibilities
Lead strategy and advocacy efforts to electrify goods movement and transportation in Washington and Oregon. Work with our policy and legislation staff, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results. Lead complex climate and energy cases with the full range of litigation tasks—factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, working with experts, and oral advocacy—before the Washington UTC, Oregon PUC, and state and federal courts. Join all Northwest staff in long‑term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances Earthjustice’s work. Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations. Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners and work with our media team to develop and execute effective media strategies. Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, presentations, coordination with clients and partners. Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, interns, and litigation assistants. Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment that centers equity and justice. Qualifications
Law school graduate and state bar admission. Must be willing to apply for admission to the Washington and Oregon State Bars if not already admitted. At least seven years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience is required, working both independently and in a coalition setting. Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills required. Background in energy law, including public utility proceedings, climate laws, and the Clean Air Act, strongly preferred. Experience related to transportation electrification and regulation of mobile sources is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical experts, especially with respect to new technologies and emerging climate and health threats. Experience advocating before state regulatory boards, agencies, and/or commissions; experience working with legislative advocates. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations. Contributes toward an equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages partnership, active listening, and integrating diverse perspectives. Supports Earthjustice’s core values of partnership, inclusion, justice and excellence. Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment. Creativity, initiative, a sense of humor, and a willingness to have fun. Salary
Salary based in Seattle, WA is $166,700 - $206,200 depending on experience. Benefits & Other Information
We offer a mission‑ and employee‑focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values a diverse set of candidates to ensure we meet the needs of our clients. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Application Process
Interested candidates should submit: - Resume. - Cover letter (2 page max) that explains (1) your experience working on energy and climate issues, including work with communities; and (2) your strategic vision for a just transition to clean energy in Washington and Oregon. - Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that reflects your own work. For more information, see https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney. EEO Statement
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with 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. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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Lead strategy and advocacy efforts to electrify goods movement and transportation in Washington and Oregon. Work with our policy and legislation staff, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results. Lead complex climate and energy cases with the full range of litigation tasks—factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, working with experts, and oral advocacy—before the Washington UTC, Oregon PUC, and state and federal courts. Join all Northwest staff in long‑term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances Earthjustice’s work. Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations. Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners and work with our media team to develop and execute effective media strategies. Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, presentations, coordination with clients and partners. Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, interns, and litigation assistants. Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment that centers equity and justice. Qualifications
Law school graduate and state bar admission. Must be willing to apply for admission to the Washington and Oregon State Bars if not already admitted. At least seven years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience is required, working both independently and in a coalition setting. Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills required. Background in energy law, including public utility proceedings, climate laws, and the Clean Air Act, strongly preferred. Experience related to transportation electrification and regulation of mobile sources is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical experts, especially with respect to new technologies and emerging climate and health threats. Experience advocating before state regulatory boards, agencies, and/or commissions; experience working with legislative advocates. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations. Contributes toward an equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages partnership, active listening, and integrating diverse perspectives. Supports Earthjustice’s core values of partnership, inclusion, justice and excellence. Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment. Creativity, initiative, a sense of humor, and a willingness to have fun. Salary
Salary based in Seattle, WA is $166,700 - $206,200 depending on experience. Benefits & Other Information
We offer a mission‑ and employee‑focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values a diverse set of candidates to ensure we meet the needs of our clients. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Application Process
Interested candidates should submit: - Resume. - Cover letter (2 page max) that explains (1) your experience working on energy and climate issues, including work with communities; and (2) your strategic vision for a just transition to clean energy in Washington and Oregon. - Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that reflects your own work. For more information, see https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney. EEO Statement
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with 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. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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