Litigation Assistant, Northeast Office

Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a full-time Litigation Assistant to join the Northeast regional office, based in New York City.  The successful applicant will provide both substantive and administrative support to our team of attorneys, who litigate in federal and state courts and conduct administrative advocacy to defend the right of all people to a healthy environment and to speed our transition away from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy.

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  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 and supporters to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change.  We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.  We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment.  Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

The Northeast office uses hard-hitting litigation and administrative advocacy to protect people from toxic chemicals, to secure clean drinking water for all, to end our reliance on fossil fuels, and to make an equitable transition to clean energy. For more information about the Northeast office, please visit https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/northeast.

Responsibilities:

Litigation Assistants on the Northeast Regional team provide administrative and litigation support services for more than a dozen active attorneys practicing in federal courts and administrative venues.  Tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

• Preparing and editing documents for filing, including: proofreading, cite-checking, Bluebooking, formatting, producing tables of contents and authorities, assembling exhibits, etc.
• Ensuring timely and correct filing and service of documents.
• Ensuring that filed documents comply with all relevant rules.
• Creating, organizing, and maintaining digital and physical case files.
• Computing and calendaring court deadlines.
• Assisting in the collection, processing, and review of incoming discovery productions, such as administrative records, including use of an eDiscovery software platform.
• Communicating with courts, clients, experts, opposing counsel, or other external parties as requested or approved by attorneys.
• Supporting attorneys with admissions, registration renewals, and creating and managing e-filing accounts.
• Tracking relevant dockets and issues related to the work of the New York office practices via the Federal Register, agency web sites, various distribution lists, media outlets, etc.
• Participating in conference calls and meetings when relevant to the position and/or assigned projects.
• General case-related administrative assistance (photocopying, correspondence, scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, tracking case updates).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Interest in and knowledge of environmental, social justice, or public interest issues relevant to Earthjustice’s mission.
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
• Commitment to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
• A highly reliable team player who will take ownership of tasks that range from the mundane to the intellectually challenging.
• A can-do attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and an unrelenting commitment to high performance standards.
• Excellent research, writing, and computer skills.
• The ability to stay organized, set priorities among multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and function calmly under pressure.
• The ability to work effectively with different teams, including with remote staff, and to maintain confidential information.
• The ability to work for extended periods on the computer as needed to meet filing deadlines, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Compensation is based on experience and location.    
Salary Range for New York, NY: $69,800 - $77,600

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. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Currently, the Northeast Regional team is expected to work in the office two days a week.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit the following. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 4, 2024. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.:

• Resume
• One- or two-page cover letter

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Preferred start date is mid- or early May 2024.

Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies accepted.

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.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.