Senior Attorney, Washington, D.C. Regional Office – Right To Zero

✨ About The Role

- The Senior Attorney will lead the strategic growth of the national zero-emission transportation docket in Washington, D.C. - Responsibilities include developing, leading, and conducting complex litigation in federal and state courts. - The role involves managing new and existing litigation matters from start to finish, including working with technical experts. - The attorney will supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Paralegals, and Law Clerks on various projects. - The position requires conducting factual investigations and developing legal theories for advocacy or litigation. - The Senior Attorney will serve as a spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners, helping to develop effective media strategies. - Participation in long-term planning, strategy development, and goal setting for the D.C. Office and Right to Zero work is expected. - The role emphasizes a mentorship culture, encouraging the development of early career attorneys and other staff.

⚡ Requirements

- The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school. - A minimum of seven years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience is required, including significant lead counsel experience. - The successful applicant will be admitted or eligible to waive in for admission to the D.C. bar. - Strong leadership skills are essential, as the role involves supervising associate attorneys, fellows, and litigation assistants. - The candidate should possess a passion for environmental justice and a commitment to protecting public health and the environment. - Experience in developing and executing non-litigation advocacy strategies is highly valued. - The individual should be adept at managing relationships with co-counsel and diverse clients and coalition partners. - A collaborative mindset is important, as the role requires working effectively with various departments within Earthjustice.