Staff Attorney

Overview

This role supports the organization’s mission to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for concealing and misrepresenting the risks of fossil fuel products. Reporting to the Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney will help advance the organization’s legal work.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal issues relevant to ongoing lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry, new theories of liability, and other strategies/means of engagement
• Monitor ongoing lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry and the broader legal landscape
• Assist in the preparation of amicus curiae briefs
• Assist in the development of programs/events that educate the legal community on the need for fossil-fuel industry accountability

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• 5+ years of experience as a legal practitioner working in a relevant field
• Excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with staff and stakeholders across a decentralized organization
• A flexible approach to work with a willingness to travel, as needed
• Familiarity with impact litigation, issue advocacy and/or governmental affairs

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 per year
• Paid time off
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Opportunities for professional development

Location

All-remote position. Candidates must be prepared to arrange for some of their own infrastructure and tools. A laptop computer and cell phone will be provided, and the selected candidate will be required to have access to:

• Workspace
• Reliable internet connection

Conditions of Employment

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. New hires must complete an I-9 Form on the first day of employment verifying their identity and employment authorization.
• The organization does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Completion of a background check and reference check is a precondition for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. People of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and women and non-binary people are strongly encouraged to apply.