Associate Attorney, Gulf Regional

Overview

A Gulf Regional office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team focused on environmental justice and health in the Gulf region. This is a three-year position with potential for extension, designed for early-career attorneys to develop litigation skills in public interest environmental law. The role supports work across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, with the physical office located in Houston, Texas. Applicants from across the Gulf region, especially Mississippi, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Review and analyze administrative records and technical documents.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents supporting litigation and administrative advocacy.
• Participate in proceedings before federal and state courts and agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, experts, allies, and coalition partners.
• Integrate media and legislative advocacy into legal strategies.
• Hire and supervise law students as interns or clerks.

Required Qualifications

• Law school graduate with 0-3 years of legal experience.
• Admission to, or eligibility and willingness to apply for admission to, the Texas, Louisiana, or Mississippi Bar.
• 2026 JD graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity.
• Commitment to environmental justice and the right to a healthy environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Dedication to public interest work.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
• Desire to contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated interest in environmental law and public interest litigation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Salary range for Texas, Mississippi, or Louisiana: $93,900 - $104,800.
• Mission-driven and employee-focused work environment.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Location

• Physical office located in Houston, Texas.
• Position supports work throughout the Gulf region, including Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Resume.
• Cover letter addressing:
  1. Interest in the Associate Attorney position.
  2. Motivation for environmental and social justice work.
  3. Background demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  4. Earliest available start date.
• Writing sample (preferably a legal brief or memorandum) with a cover sheet explaining any editing.
• Law school transcript.

Applications must be received by May 26, 2026. The anticipated start dates are June or September 2026. The organization hires associate attorneys quarterly in January, April, June, and September.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

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