Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a Clean Energy Staff Attorney position to be based in our Philadelphia office. We seek an attorney to join our growing team of lawyers who work to advance clean energy solutions across the country, and to speed the transition of our nation’s energy system away from dirty fossil fuels. The attorney will focus on Pennsylvania, but also will work in other states and at a regional and/or national level, as needed.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters and citizens to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Earthjustice has a longstanding track record of success with our litigation and legal advocacy to reduce dependence on dirty fossil fuels and increase reliance on clean energy resources. We see an unparalleled opportunity to hasten a shift away from fossil fuels; achieve major, enduring reductions in carbon pollution; and secure a cleaner, smarter, more equitable electric grid. The Clean Energy Program advocates for policies and infrastructure that support a swift transition to a modern sustainable energy system. The Staff Attorney will work to develop and implement litigation and legal advocacy strategies to advance clean energy and transition away from fossil fuels, focusing on Pennsylvania. To learn more about Earthjustice’s clean energy work, click here.
While the position will be housed in our Clean Energy Program, the Staff Attorney will also collaborate with our Coal Program, which is based in the Philadelphia Office. You can learn more about the Coal Program by clicking here.
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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 diversity.
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Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, 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.