Job Tag: Law/Policy

NRDC is seeking a Policy Advocate to join the Northeast Regional team of the Climate and Energy Program. Our team is committed to transitioning to a clean energy economy and addressing energy and environmental inequities through partnership, building the environmental movement and ambitious, effective policies. This position will be an integral part of the program’s advocacy success and requires: a commitment to advancing a just, equitable, and sustainable clean energy future in New Jersey; working collaboratively and in a team-based setting with both internal and external partners; the ability to represent NRDC with decision-makers and in the media and other public forums with credibility and enthusiasm; and, the willingness to travel to Trenton and other NJ localities to advance NRDC’s policy goals. The position will be based in New York City or in New Jersey with an expectation to travel to NRDC’s NYC office on occasion for team meetings, etc., as needed.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Serve in a leadership role to develop, build support for, and advance a broad portfolio of equitable climate and clean energy policies, including power sector decarbonization, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation and building electrification.
Build durable partnerships and collaborate with state clean energy coalitions and a network of allies, including the environmental community, environmental justice organizations, frontline and community groups most impacted by environmental injustices, utilities, consumer and low-income advocates, labor, the faith community, and clean energy businesses.
Develop and nurture relationships with state decision-makers and elected officials;
Provide written and oral advocacy to further NRDC’s priorities with the New Jersey legislature, the executive branch, the Board of Public Utilities and state agencies;
Conduct policy research and analysis to develop and support positions;
Represent NRDC at conferences and serve as the key New Jersey spokesperson in the press for NRDC’s climate and clean energy mission, including partnering with the Communications team to respond to media requests and develop advocacy materials to amplify NRDC’s message;
Collaborate with a multi-faceted internal team of policy, campaign, and communications experts to advance a diverse portfolio of policy initiatives.
In partnership with the Climate and Energy department’s Regional Director, Northeast and other staff, set strategic goals and priorities, budgets, and timelines; effectively manage the state budget; and deploy consultants and partners to meet project timelines and objectives.
Be a central part of a strong and collegial team that is focused on collaboration, approaches advocacy with innovation and optimism, and is committed to leveraging the full range of expertise within NRDC and among its partners to drive change.

The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent combination of education and direct experience) required. Law degree, master’s degree or other related advanced degree (Law degree preferred) preferred.
4+ years of work experience related to energy, climate, or environmental policy, with a preference for experience in New Jersey.
Experience intervening in utility commission and related regulatory proceedings is preferable.
Experience navigating diverse stakeholders, building consensus on policy issues, and driving toward positive outcomes within a team, in a coalition, and with other external partners – particularly with partners that reach beyond the traditional environmental community.
Experience building and cultivating relationships within administrative, regulatory, or legislative fora.
Demonstrated success managing projects and engaging in public advocacy

Skills, Abilities, Competencies

A sense of mission and passion for public interest and environmental advocacy
Broad-based interest in climate and clean energy work, including the ability to quickly get up to speed on NRDC’s policy priorities
Ability to represent NRDC with maturity, judgment and professionalism
Strong oral and written advocacy skills, including a willingness to represent NRDC in a variety of public forums and in the media
Willingness and ability to register as a state lobbyist
Flexibility to travel to Trenton, NJ, as well as to NRDC’s NYC office and other U.S offices and locations as needed.
Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles

The Western Environmental Law Center is a leading nonprofit, public-interest environmental law firm rooted in the landscapes and communities of the western U.S. Founded in 1993, WELC has been celebrated as an Outside Magazine Best Place to Work for the last five consecutive years, Oregon Business Magazine Best Nonprofit, Law360 Environmental Group of the Year, and Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for ethics.

We envision a thriving western U.S., abundant with protected and interconnected ecosystems, powered by renewable energy, and cared for by communities brought together in an ecology of kinship. We embrace a collaborative, team-based approach to foster the trust, belonging, and dignity essential to a healthy organization and to relationship-based advocacy that builds power for transformative change.

We seek to retain either a Staff Attorney (6-12 years of experience) or Senior Attorney (13+ years of experience) to join our team. We strongly encourage people of color, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ applicants, and people of diverse lived experience to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Climate & Energy Program Attorney is an exempt, full-time position. The central focus of this position is strategic, legal, and policy advocacy centered on the confluence of the climate crisis with the federal public lands fossil fuels program and the Western U.S.’ transition from fossil fuels to a renewables-powered future. The position’s responsibilities will be allocated among the following core areas:

Litigation and administrative engagement pertaining to federal public lands fossil fuel planning, leasing, infrastructure, and drilling approvals (0.6 FTE).
Engagement in federal and state-level climate, fossil fuels, public lands, and energy transition legislation, rulemaking, and policymaking (0.4 FTE).

The Attorney, in working in these areas, will work to advance equity, inclusion, and justice imperatives identified in cooperation with partners and allies, including frontline and energy-dependent communities. While focused on federal advocacy, the Attorney will also coordinate with WELC’s state-level advocacy in New Mexico, with an eye towards opportunities that may arise in other states.

Given the dynamic moment we find ourselves in, this position’s focus and time allocations will necessarily evolve in response to changing political, scientific, social, and economic circumstances and opportunities consistent with specific organizational strategies. Further, and as with all WELC positions, this position is flexibly designed to accommodate a successful candidate’s distinctive skills, experiences, and interests to further and complement WELC’s strategic climate focus. WELC’s organizational and strategic direction is not “top down,” but is informed precisely by the individual qualities of its staff.

Accordingly, the Attorney will be encouraged and supported to identify and advance opportunities to shape WELC’s organizational and strategic direction, to share perspectives, and to be a trusted and respected leader in their field and within their scope of work. The Attorney will support and coordinate with WELC leadership, development, communications, and finance staff, as well as represent WELC in public and private settings. The Attorney will also participate in retreats, trainings, and other organizational events.

To fulfill this position’s responsibilities, the Attorney may provide a full range of legal services on behalf of WELC, including litigation, policy advocacy, and administrative action. To assist in these efforts, the Attorney will stay apprised of relevant law, policy, social, and other developments. The Attorney will work collaboratively with staff across the organization, as well as with partner organizations and clients.

The Attorney is a normal 40-hour week position based out of any of WELC’S existing offices or, potentially, a remote home office in the western U.S., primarily working during Monday to Friday business hours, though some night and weekend hours may be required at times, depending on organizational and advocacy needs. Limited travel is required, averaging a total of 2-3 weeks per year, including some overnight and weekend travel. The position also involves standard office physical demands. WELC will provide all reasonable accommodations to the extent possible or required pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are keenly interested in considering a range of applicants with diverse lived experiences who approach the world with kindness, empathy, imagination, and vision. We will happily consider applicants who offer an equivalent or alternative set of qualifications to fulfill this position’s responsibilities, apart from the first two qualifications set forth below, which are mandatory.

Law degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to and good standing with a U.S. state bar or willingness and ability to obtain membership to a U.S. state bar where the attorney is located at the earliest opportunity.
Lived experience within or past work experience in partnership with people and communities of diverse backgrounds and experience, particularly in the western U.S.
Six to 12 years attorney experience if applying for the staff attorney position, and 13+ years attorney experience if applying for the senior attorney position.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Experience with and knowledge of federal climate, fossil fuels, and public lands issues, as well as an interest in and understanding of science and its interplay with climate, fossil fuels, public lands, communities, and public health is important.
Ability and willingness to act as a lead attorney on cases and projects and use a complete set of legal advocacy tools including litigation, policy, and administrative advocacy.
A commitment to conceptualizing and implementing legal strategies that further equity, inclusion, and justice, including through the just treatment and meaningful involvement of clients, partners, and frontline community groups and individuals.
Dynamic and empathetic skills to foster relationships with partners, clients, agency staff, and community members. Demonstrated ability to work in complex, potentially high-conflict, multi- dimensional arenas involving a broad array of organizations and interests.
Eagerness to mentor, support, and help develop newer attorneys, and a self-awareness, motivation, and desire to seek opportunities for your own growth and development.
An interest in and understanding of science and other technical fields and their interplay with public interest environmental law.
Ability to work independently and proactively, including a willingness to be flexible and adaptive when needed.
Desire to work on and contribute to a team. This includes learning from others, giving and receiving support and feedback, and active, constructive engagement in organizational discussions to advance the organization’s mission and contribute to its cohesion.
Highly organized and intellectually curious.
Demonstrated commitment to WELC’s mission and strategies and the public interest as well as a love for the land, waters, wildlife, and communities of the western U.S.

As a trusted partner and leader in providing energy and sustainability consulting services to the federal government, Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) understands the increasing complexity of achieving energy security and climate resilience in a changing world. As part of the Energy, Resilience and Sustainability (ERS) Division, you will collaborate with experts to provide comprehensive policy, planning, and implementation services to deliver solutions that address critical infrastructure resilience and security issues and support the military mission, while reducing environmental impacts. We take our role seriously, as our efforts ensure our installations and assets are prepared in any operating environment, present and future.

The ERS Division is seeking a qualified and proactive candidate to work collaboratively with our senior Air Force clients to identify and develop energy and water programs, projects, and initiatives that can translate strategic goals into actionable solutions. As an Energy Policy Analyst, you will work closely with clients and other CTC staff to find the best solutions to advance energy and water resilience by applying both technical skills and sound policy analysis. This is a hybrid position located in the Washington, D.C area, with the flexibility to work from home while participating in some in-person client and team discussions at or near CTC’s Crystal City office. Some travel is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Support ongoing energy/water resilience efforts, with the objective of translating those processes and lessons learned into implementable frameworks and projects.
Research potential alternative energy procurement opportunities and emerging technologies for onsite generation, in alignment with energy resilience goals.
Compile and analyze data on electricity and water usage to help achieve enterprise-wide goals.
Translate lessons learned into policies and strategies focused on improving installation energy resilience and achieving federal energy and water targets.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, public policy, management, or related discipline with three to ten (3-10) years of relevant experience; Master’s Degree preferred.
Proven experience in federal installation, environmental, and energy issues.
Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and relationships of Congress, the Department of the Air Force and other DoD organizations.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to apply inter-personal skills and act as a liaison between organizations.
Ability and confidence to work closely with Air Force senior leaders.
Detail-oriented with ability to produce high-quality results.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Capacity to collaborate in a team setting and work independently to meet objectives.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Common Access Card (CAC)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Defense appropriations and authorization committees or government consulting.
Proven experience in federal installation, environmental, and energy issues.
Knowledge of Air Force task management procedures and systems.
Possession of excellent data gathering, analytical, problem-solving, and client service skills

The Southern Environmental Law Center is hiring a Legal Assistant and Office Administrator to join our Birmingham, AL. office. Reporting to SELC’s Regional Administrator, this individual will handle administrative and legal support responsibilities for our dynamic Alabama office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, nationally recognized organization that is effectively addressing some of the most pressing and challenging environmental issues throughout the South and the nation.

SELC has a hybrid work model that offers employees flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
Primary Responsibilities:

The Legal Assistant and Office Administrator will assume a diverse set of administrative and legal/litigation support duties, including:

Sets annual office budget, tracks quarterly spending with the Office Director, and manages office accounting duties.
Maintains the office calendar and relays information about new policies, procedures, guidelines, and technology updates to staff.
Coordinates summer interns, assists with new staff onboarding, and arranges local events.
Provides general administrative support which includes printing, copying, scanning, and mailing. Arranges travel; submits and tracks invoices for payment.
Shares responsibility for taking minutes during staff meetings, answering the main phone line, and fielding, documenting and processing cold calls.
Serves as a primary contact with landlords, business vendors, and maintenance staff.
Provides legal support to SELC attorneys, which may include preparing and submitting court filings in state/federal courts and utility commissions, preparing and submitting comment letters to federal and state agencies, researching local court rules, proofreading and editing written materials, and other litigation support tasks.
Maintains files including pleadings, transcripts, memos, and correspondence; computes and calendars court deadlines.
Reviews citations and verifies citations to the record.
Assists with the logistical and evidentiary preparations for judicial and administrative proceedings (including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials).
Assists in the collection and review of documents and records obtained through public records requests.
Handles complex discovery productions in e-discovery software.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combined education and experience.
Professional experience in an office setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, convey information clearly, and build positive working relationships.
Excellent time management skills and sound judgment in prioritizing tasks, knowing when to work independently and when to seek guidance or clarification.

Desired Qualifications:

Two years of litigation support experience or four years of office administration and operations support experience.
Experience with e-discovery tools or legal document management tools. Experience with Logikcull and/or NetDocuments is a plus.
A genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC create and foster an equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region.

The Ocean Policy Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategies and advocacy related to near- and off-shore issues that impact Hawai’i, Native Hawaiians and Moananuiākea. The Ocean Policy manager is also responsible for overseeing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ management responsibilities in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) and fostering effective inter-governmental relationships and community partnerships to support collaborative cultural and natural resource management advocacy through the Hawaiian Islands and in our offshore waters.

In addition, the Ocean Policy Manager is also responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Ocean Policy program and supervising the day-to-day work of the assigned Public Policy Advocates. Supervision includes the development of staff to further the effectiveness of the Ocean Policy program and developing practices and policies to improve operations of the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the Director, Advocacy Division, functioning as the Chief Advocate, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, in developing, prioritizing, and executing legal and political strategies to achieve advocacy outcomes that result in legal precedents, new regulations, policy changes, or changes in laws which achieve systemic changes for the Native Hawaiian people.

2. Monitors policies and programs of government agencies, businesses and nonprofit organizations that affect ocean policy and ocean resources. Provides analyses of the impact of near- and off-shore ocean policies and activities of government agencies, businesses and nonprofit organizations on Native Hawaiian rights and natural and cultural resources and develops appropriate legal, lobbying and operational strategies to respond to, engage with and shape these programs and policies.

3. Prepares persuasive written and oral legislative testimony and administrative rulemaking comments as necessary to ensure protection of Native Hawaiian rights and resources. Engages with all state and local processes. Also identifies federal public comment opportunities and prepares responses to relevant proposed rulemakings, and Executive/Administration documents.

4. Drafts white papers, reports, and outreach materials related to ocean policy and emerging issues in ocean resources management (including social media, op-eds, and other) for policy-focused audiences, in coordination with the Director, Advocacy Division.

5. Coordinates with the Director, Advocacy Division, Compliance Monitoring Manager and Public Policy Manager to ensure the ongoing monitoring of legislative processes, administrative department actions, regulatory notifications, and court actions that may affect OHA’s PMNM management responsibilities and marine resource management.

6. Ensures ongoing monitoring of political campaigns, platforms and statements, particularly as they related to PMNM and marine resource management. Provides intelligence on newly elected officials, appointees, and other key decision makers new in the public arena.

7. Coordinates with the Director, Advocacy Division, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive officer to develop and maintain strong lobbying relationships with legislators, administrative officials, and other officials who are empowered to oversee and enforce ocean resource management laws and policies that affect Native Hawaiians. Serves as an effective community speaker and collaborator on behalf of OHA.

8. Serves as strategic and operational lead for OHA in fulfilling its Co-Trustee duties for management of PMNM including implementing effective community engagement and consultation processes to ensure that a broad range of Native Hawaiian perspectives inform OHA’s decision-making regarding PMNM management decisions. Facilitates timely and informed community input into key decisions by developing and implementing standard operating procedures to meet community engagement goals. Staff PMNM related meetings and forums.

9. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance, the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Director, Advocacy Division, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer.

10. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Advocacy Division, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, business administration, marine biology, environmental science, oceanography or related field.

In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, four years of specialized work experience may be considered, provided that the overall work experience demonstrates the necessary type, quality, scope, and responsibility to conclusively show the capability to perform the duties of the position.

2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in ocean policy, natural resource management, marine or ecosystem research and/or governmental, legislative or legal work with a focus on marine, environmental or resource management issues.

3. Two (2) years of supervisory experience which included planning and directing the work of others, assigning and reviewing their work, advising them on difficult problem areas, timing and scheduling their work and training and developing new employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:
• Hawaiian-based community development organizations and resource management practices
• Native Hawaiian history and culture, as well as social, cultural, education, economic and political issues and trends
• The establishment and management structure of PMNM
• Existing resource management laws and policies
• Emerging ocean policy issues such as deep-sea mining, international fishing regulation, ocean acidification, invasive species spread and control and community-based fishery regulation

2. Must have general knowledge of:
• Human resources management
• Office management
• Team building techniques
• Data and records management

3. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:
• Think strategically about broad, long-term goals
• Lead and manage change initiatives through all phases
• Influence others towards achieving outcomes
• Conduct investigations, prepare legal analysis and assessments, and formulate strategies for attaining policy goals
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with upper management, OHA Trustees, staff, beneficiaries, government officials and the general public.
• Manage the design and delivery of programs and services
• Understand federal and state legislative, regulatory and court processes related to PMNM and be able to effectively negotiate these processes
• Network and coordinate with key allies and partners

The American Flood Coalition (AFC) is a nonpartisan group that drives transformational adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. AFC comprises more than 470 elected officials, local leaders, military groups, and businesses that work together to advance resilient and equitable flood solutions at the local, state, and federal level. As the only organization that focuses on flooding across all levels of government, AFC is uniquely positioned to transform how communities around the country adapt to flooding and sea level rise.

Position Summary

We are seeking a mid-career candidate to join our federal Government Relations & Policy team as Senior Policy Associate. The person in this position will help develop and implement AFC’s bold and strategic federal policy agenda to achieve our mission. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong understanding of the federal legislative process, an ability to think creatively, outstanding interpersonal and critical thinking skills, and a desire to advance complex public policy solutions. If you wish to work alongside a talented group of people intent on helping flood-affected communities adapt and thrive, we want to talk to you. This is a full-time position reporting to our Policy Director and located in our headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

Advance AFC’s mission at the federal level by proactively developing policy proposals, providing expert insights and feedback to questions from Hill and/or federal agencies, and generating new opportunities for AFC to engage on key policy questions;
Handle a policy portfolio covering a range of issues that require a strong understanding of policy development at the federal level, the role of federal policy in state and local government decision-making, and the ability to quickly move between policy issues with ease;
Support the Government Relations team in representing AFC on Capitol Hill, including through development of policy proposals to pitch to specific offices, meeting with Hill staff, and by managing relationships with offices;

Help develop and maintain external-facing communications that educate and inform our membership, Hill offices, and the public on the challenges posed by flooding and associated solutions;

Create persuasive policy materials, fact sheets, talking points, letters, testimony, and social media posts to persuade and inform diverse audiences; and
Bring a collaborative working style to develop, advance, and embed Government Relations & Policy goals within cross-organizational projects, events, and strategy.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of relevant work experience, such as blended experience in the House or Senate, in a relevant federal agency role (e.g. intergovernmental or legislative affairs), government relations firm, or policy development role at an advocacy organization.
A track record of developing new and unique policy proposals and the capacity to apply those skills across a variety of issue areas;
Expertise of the issue areas/portfolios tied at least 1 of the following Congressional committees preferred:
House & Senate: Appropriations; Agriculture; Armed Services
House: Transportation and Infrastructure; Science, Space, and Technology
Senate: Environment and Public Works; Homeland Security and Government Affairs; or Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Knowledge of transportation and/or military/national security issues preferred, but not required;
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and experience tailoring messaging to a variety of specific audiences required;
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated track record of network building across both sides of the aisle required;
Strong political and strategic instincts with experience navigating diverse coalitions required; and
Bachelor’s degree required.

Benefits

Salary range: Senior Associate: $77,000 – $99,000
Generous and flexible PTO;
Health, dental, and vision insurance;
401k plan with 4% employer match;
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, as well as basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits; and
Relocation assistance (for candidates currently living outside of the DC metropolitan area).

We also offer:

A hybrid work schedule (all staff are in-person Tuesdays and Thursdays with flexibility to regularly work from home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays);
Company sponsored outings such as happy hours, after-work socials & activities, an annual holiday party, and more;
Office closure the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day; and
A modern office with amenities including lots of snacks, business casual dress code, gym access, and a collaborative floor plan with options to suit every workstyle.

NRDC is seeking a Managing Director of Federal Affairs to work with the Center for Campaigns and Organizing team in our Washington, DC office.

Position Summary

The Managing Director of Federal Affairs leads the organization’s federal government affairs and campaigns teams to achieve public policy goals in close collaboration with programs and capacity teams across the organization. This role acts as an internal and external leader who will closely advise the organization’s executive leadership and other institutional leaders and colleagues on policy and advocacy matters.

The ideal candidate has led government affairs for one or more major national NGOs, business, association, or public affairs agency focused on environmental and energy policies; or has been a chief of staff or committee staff lead in Congress; and/or has led congressional affairs for a federal agency with significant jurisdiction on environment and energy issues.
Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Direct federal government affairs teams to achieve NRDC’s policy goals in close collaboration with policy, campaign, partnership, and communications teams across the organization’s programs and capacities.
Be a regular presence on Capitol Hill to advance NRDC’s legislative goals through Congress.
Oversee the development and decision-making of NRDC’s federal policy priorities, work plans, and budgets.
Ensure active monitoring, analyses, and response to relevant legislation and regulation.
Cultivate strong relationships with and authoritatively represent the organization to congressional offices, federal administration, partner organizations, trade associations, and coalitions.
Actively participate in events and coalition meetings to maintain a strong network of job-relevant relationships with government and political actors.
Support fundraising and board engagement efforts when called upon, which may include producing memos, as well as presenting on governmental advocacy and emerging issues.
Regularly serve as a media spokesperson.
Serve as a senior advisor to the 501(c)(4) NRDC Action Fund’s electoral programs and guide the NRDC Action Fund PAC’s federal PAC giving in a limited capacity and as legally appropriate.

The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications

Experience and Education

A minimum of 15 years of directly relevant work experience advancing federal legislative and regulatory policies related to climate change, energy, environment, and public health.
Significant job experience in cross-functional leadership and staff and program management.
Expert understanding of the federal legislative process and calendar.
Extensive network of contemporary relationships on Capitol Hill.
Senior roles held on major issue or political campaigns.
Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree in law or public policy preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective management and leadership over people and projects.
Aptitude for developing and sustaining a coherent and collective external advocacy message.
Ability to manage advocacy risks with programs and ensure programs have good political input.
Skills with managing and coordinating internal operations in the organization.
Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to commute to NRDC’s Washington, DC office and to travel extensively to Capitol Hill.
Ability to build relationships, effectively collaborate and build trust from peers and colleagues.
Ability to handle complex and sensitive discussions and processes with diplomacy.
Aptitude for developing talent and supporting a positive and diverse team culture.

Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state’s environmental laws.

This position is a member of our Program Support & Environmental Assistance Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Assist small businesses and small local governments in understanding and complying with environmental rules.
Work on special project teams developing plain-language regulatory guidance documents and tools to aid in understanding and complying with environmental rules. Work cooperatively with agency program staff (e.g., permitting, enforcement, regional investigators, etc.) and stakeholders to ensure work products are meaningful and consistent with agency priorities.
Assist in conducting outreach on environmental compliance requirements, including preparing outreach materials, planning, and conducting workshops and giving presentations.
Review rules, regulations and agency guidance and analyze the impacts to small businesses and small local governments and provide recommendations and justifications for improvements.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field.

*One year of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) seeks a detail-oriented and mission-driven Paralegal to support the work of our Legal and Government Affairs teams.

NACWA is a nationally recognized trade association that works bipartisanly to advance the interests of the nation’s public clean water utilities.

The responsibilities of this position include:

Conduct legal research and assist in drafting legal documents and white papers
Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and regulatory matters
Maintain and organize NACWA’s Consent Decree Library and litigation tracking systems
Support the planning and logistics of NACWA’s Clean Water Law & Enforcement Seminar, including coordinating with public and private sector speakers.
Assist with legislative and regulatory advocacy initiatives
Support educational programming and resource development for municipal clean water utility attorneys
Perform other duties as assigned

We seek a proactive, highly organized candidate who can work well both independently and as part of a broader team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in legal research, document management, and policy support. Experience working in or with public sector agencies, law firms, or associations on environmental or regulatory issues is a plus.

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Paralegal certificate required
Experience in legal research, legislative affairs, or policy analysis preferred
Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment

The salary range for this full-time position is $85-95k. NACWA offers excellent benefits, including 100% coverage of medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and their immediate dependents; flexible spending accounts; generous paid leave; and an employer contribution to a retirement plan without an employee match requirement.

NACWA is a national advocacy organization located in Washington, D.C. This position is D.C.-based and follows a hybrid work schedule. The required in-office presence is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, with the option of telework two days per week. This position requires occasional domestic travel.

Earthjustice seeks a full-time Litigation Assistant to join the Florida regional office, based in Tallahassee. 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, protect our wild places and animals, and to speed our transition away from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. In addition to working across the state of Florida, our office also works in Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities:

Litigation Assistants on the Florida Regional team provide administrative and litigation support services for ten active attorneys practicing in federal and state 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.
Hearing, trial and deposition preparation, including scheduling and exhibit and notebook preparation.
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 Florida 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, weekend, and case related travel work.