Potential Future Staff Lawyers

**** Ecojustice does not currently have any openings; however, please apply to be considered for possible future openings. Future openings are not a guarantee****

At a Glance:

Location:                      Potential locations include Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto & Halifax. Currently, no locations are hiring.

Closing Date:               Advertisement to remain open for the purpose of collecting applications only. A hiring process is not anticipated.

ABOUT US

At Ecojustice, we build a case for a better earth every day! We fight, and win, for our planet in court.

Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment, you will find your people here.

Ecojustice’s Healthy Communities Program specifically seeks to ensure that we leverage the law to protect the environment from pollution and keep toxic substances out of our bodies and communities. Our staff lawyers take governments and polluters to court when they break the laws that defend the health of people and the environment. And when those laws fail to deliver justice, we advocate for better laws that will.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Staff Lawyer you will be at the cutting edge of environmental law: working with Ecojustice lawyers from across Canada in bringing strategic, game-changing public interest lawsuits and reforming Canada’s laws to deliver lasting solutions to our most urgent environmental problems: the climate emergency, species extinction and the pollution of the air, water and soil on which all life depends.

A Staff Lawyer works as part of the Ecojustice program team to develop and conduct litigation and law reform files, on behalf of a broad range of clients.  Staff lawyer duties also include a range of related tasks that contribute to our organizational effectiveness and are essential to ensuring our legal work has the maximum impact.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Developing and carrying litigation files (minimum 2/3 of time) and law reform and other work (max 1/3) identified as priorities for Ecojustice.
• Participating as a team member on at least one of Ecojustice’s three priority teams, including researching and developing  files; contributing to development of priority team work-plans; helping to evaluate projects proposed to the team; and contributing to the work of the priority team(s).
• Keeping up-to-date on new developments in relevant areas of law, undertaking reasonable training to maximize expertise, and assisting program peers in training and maintaining the highest practice standards.
• Ensuring professional case carriage and file management including ensuring effective and professional lawyer-legal support relationships.
• Participate as a team member on one of our program teams, to research and develop files, contribute to development of priority team work-plans, help to evaluate projects, and contribute to the work of the team.
• Share administrative tasks, including interviewing new staff, supervising, and mentoring students, and helping with responses to new case inquiries.
• Guide and collaborate with and supporting communications staff to develop communication opportunities that support program goals and Ecojustice’s mission.
• Attend and participate at fundraising or other profile raising events (external/internal) including speaking engagements as can be reasonably accommodated.

ROLE SUCCESS

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups, and who are interested in operationalizing JEDI-R values in day-to-day program practices and operations.

Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in law and a member in good standing with the applicable provincial Law Society.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience, ideally in one or more practice areas such as environmental law, administrative law, or Aboriginal law.
• Experience in criminal law or regulatory prosecutions would also be relevant.
• Ability to explain legal and scientific information and concepts to general public.
• Commitment to work in a team environment, across disciplines, with individuals across Canada.

OUR COMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from people with relevant technical skills and who come from communities which have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization have the opportunity to self-identify during the application process.

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process is accessible to individuals with different abilities, and we have various accommodations available if you need one. If at any point during the application and/or recruitment process you require an accommodation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at careers@ecojustice.ca.

GREAT REASONS TO JOIN US

• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 charities (2019, 2020) by Charity Intelligence.
• A hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule that best suits you and how you work.
• Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work at Ecojustice (over 95% mission alignment rating from 2019-2021 internal surveys).
• A culture of collaborations where employees are fostered by their managers (over 95% manager satisfaction rating from 2019-2021 internal surveys).
• Abundant paid time off options that recognizes 13 public holidays, starts with 3 weeks of vacation, 1 week of winter holidays, 2 float days and more.
• Additional flexible leave policies that accommodate physical and mental health leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and other life events.
• A focus on supporting your health and well-being through extended health benefits package, employee and family assistance program and a wellness spending of $500 per year.
• Monthly learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and reconciliation.

**** Ecojustice does not currently have any openings; however, please apply to be considered for possible future openings. Future openings are not a guarantee****