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Senior Attorney, Rocky Mountain Regional Office

Lead litigation efforts to transition Colorado from fossil fuels to clean energy sources.
Denver
Senior
1 week ago
Earthjustice

Earthjustice

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization.

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✨ About The Role

- The Senior Attorney will lead complex climate and energy cases before various regulatory bodies and courts. - Responsibilities include preparing legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, and oral arguments in both state and federal proceedings. - The role involves collaboration with media, policy, and legislation teams to leverage legal advocacy for positive change. - Mentoring and training junior attorneys and interns will be a key aspect of the position. - The attorney will engage with community groups and environmental justice organizations to cultivate partnerships and representation. - The focus will be on promoting clean energy resources and ensuring an equitable transition to a clean energy future.

âš¡ Requirements

- The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and be admitted or willing to seek admission to the Colorado bar. - A minimum of six years of legal experience, particularly in litigation and regulatory proceedings, is essential for success in this role. - Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills are required, with trial and appellate litigation skills being a plus. - Experience in advocacy related to clean energy and energy justice issues is strongly preferred. - The candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with community-based or grassroots groups. - A commitment to public interest work and a passion for environmental justice will be crucial for this position.
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Senior Attorney, Rocky Mountain Regional Office
Denver
Legal
About Earthjustice
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization.