Job Tag: Law/Policy

Resources for the Future is seeking experienced researchers and policy specialists ready to lead team-based research, fundraising, and policy engagement activities on U.S. environmental justice issues, including analysis of the demographic and geographic distribution of climate change and climate policy impacts. Candidates should have a deep understanding of economic and other social outcomes affected by climate change, adaptation, and resilience policies; the design of policies that affect social outcomes and their distribution; have experience working in partnership with community-based organizations; and have an understanding of EJ’s history and current issues.

The position is open to mid-career applicants with either a Doctoral degree and at least five years of professional experience beyond their doctorate or a Master’s degree and at least ten years of professional experience in environmental research and policy. Appointments will be made at the Fellow, Senior Fellow, Initiative Director, and Program Director Level, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have the entrepreneurial drive to expand our portfolio of environmental justice work so that it has a lasting impact on environmental decisions and policy. We will consider individuals with proven track records of team-based research management and entrepreneurship, as well as experienced researchers with a strong motivation to develop the skills and experience needed to become such leaders.

Qualifications and Experience

A PhD in economics or closely related field, and more than 5 years of post-degree professional experience in climate policy research; OR,
An alternative graduate degree (e.g., MA, JD, or PhDs less-closely related to economics) and at least 10 years of post-degree professional experience in climate policy research and engagement.
Expertise related to the topics listed above, with a record of research publications and/or leading and managing teams producing research publications.
Experience working within or closely with government agencies, and a network of governmental and non-governmental contacts related to environmental policy issues.
Demonstrated ability to establish and lead new areas of research and policy engagement with lasting impact on environmental decisions and policy.
Demonstrated research leadership skills, including project and program management ability.
Management or supervisory experience leading, coaching, and mentoring staff, with increased responsibilities over time.
Fundraising experience with government, foundations, corporations, multilateral organizations, and/or individuals.
Experience with strategic communications, including outreach to media and target audiences in the public, business, and nonprofit sectors.
Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated interest in, and capability to work as part of a team to develop and execute strategy on an organizational level.
Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with organizations, universities, and/or multilateral institutions.

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education, and advocacy. Founded in 1970, PEC combines policy work with on-the-ground programs.

PEC seeks a bold and visionary President who will continue to grow the organization strategically and programmatically while serving the mission with purpose and pride. Responsible for a budget of over $4M and a staff of 25, the President will manage overall strategic direction of PEC while also holding themselves accountable to a Board of Directors.

The President of PEC will be an accomplished and savvy fundraiser, able to raise support for PEC’s regional and statewide programs and projects while diversifying funding streams. A believer in partnership and collaboration, the President will seek to forge alliances among foundations, government, and other organizations with a commitment to leadership commitment, innovative action, convening, and educating diverse partners.

PEC seeks a leader committed to the mission of the organization, primarily environmental policy and programming across Pennsylvania. The new President must be a bold and visionary leader who is passionate and knowledgeable about public policy and advocacy. This individual must take personal responsibility for driving the organization’s success, demonstrating a high level of ownership for results.

As the foremost voice for PEC, the President will be comfortable and accomplished in external relationships including donors, public officials, media, volunteers, and other stakeholders. Internally, the President will set the tone for Staff and use their strong leadership skills to effectively manage and unify diverse and widespread offices.

All candidates should have exceptional and proven nonprofit management, leadership, relationship management, and resource development experience.

The Policy Manager, Mississippi River Water Initiative supports policy efforts and government affairs functions to advance Audubon’s mission and bird conservation objectives. Reporting to the Policy Director, Water Conservation the role serve as a part of the Mississippi River team and works in collaboration with other national, regional, and state policy and program staff, as well as external partners. The Policy Manager plays a key role in implementing Audubon’s vision for transformative water policy solutions by helping to mobilize our effective conservation network of Audubon members and supporters and builds relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

Compensation:

$75,000-105,000 / year dependent on zone
Essential Functions

Provide input to the Policy Director, Water Conservation and Program Director, Mississippi River Water Initiative on development of Audubon’s Mississippi River policy agenda.
Working in close coordination with Audubon’s regional office policy staff, develop and implement strategies to support policy efforts throughout the Mississippi River basin on federal, regional, and state water policy initiatives.
Support a multi-organizational coalition for federal funding and policy focused on the Mississippi River basin.
Participate in advocacy and educational activities in Congress, as well as federal and state administrative branches and agencies, to advance conservation objectives.
Review, analyze, and write comments on environmental documents, proposed regulations, and policies.
Collaborate with Audubon’s D.C. government affairs and policy teams and Audubon’s relevant lobbyists and consultants on Mississippi River related policy issues and develop strong and effective working relationships with staff across the Audubon network.
Work with communications and policy staff around communications and digital organizing that supports Audubon’s Mississippi River policy conservation priorities to include writing public policy position documents, fact sheets, articles and blogs, newsletters, and press releases and social media posts.
As needed, coordinate with Audubon network staff to draft and promote action alerts and engagement opportunities for Audubon chapters and members.
Promote an organizational culture and structure that fosters cooperation, communication, collaboration, teamwork, equity, and trust.
Collaborate with Audubon’s development team to identify and cultivate donors and foundations, as appropriate. Support relevant grant writing for reports and proposals, as needed.
Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in political science, natural resources, or related field and 5 years professional experience in legal, policy or advocacy work. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Experience in water policy, water conservation, and/or wildlife related issues is preferred.
Familiarity with analyzing environmental documents, guidance, regulations, and legislation.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience working with or managing diverse coalitions.
Understanding of current policy trends in water related to wildlife management, water resources, navigation, climate change, agriculture, land and water conservation, Indigenous law, with experience applying this knowledge to policy advocacy and implementation strongly preferred.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Ability to thrive and self-motivate while working in a largely remote environment, with a remote team.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Comfort with presenting and engaging others in public-speaking events is also necessary.
Demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success, including meeting project deadlines, financial goals, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners.
Willingness and ability to travel, up to six times per year, and working some weekends and evenings as required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer technology.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of work.
A commitment to Audubon’s mission of conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitat and the ability to communicate the mission, goals, and programs effectively to partners, government officials, donors, and the public.

The Healthy Communities and Climate Program Manager is responsible for building relationship
between Environmental Health Watch and Organizations, community, university and other state and local
government institutions to execute the strategic vision and programming of Environmental Health.
Responsibilities:

Maintains comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Healthy Communities Program, EHW
organization processes and procedures.
• Manages all systems-level interactions with community organizations and government institutions.
• Attends and participates in all necessary training, planning and check-in meetings for internal and external
programs.
• Develops and manages comprehensive program engagement and implementation strategy. The primary role
of the position will be to manage the regional Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center and local
Climate Justice programs, support the coordination of Fresh Fest Cleveland and collaborate with Healthy
People programs as needed.
• Creates ongoing training materials for Coordinators for continued development within the organization.
• Reviews, evaluates, and provides feedback for program implementation.
• Facilitates and responds to external complaints, questions, and concerns.
• Coordinates activities, events and meetings between the appropriate staff, neighborhood organizations,
partners, and resident leaders.
• Participates in high level community meetings as requested.
• Develops, collects, monitors, and reports on program data and team evaluations and activities.
• Works directly with Program Coordinator and Director to guide, plan, execute and evaluate program metrics.
• Organizes and facilitates regularly scheduled team, regional partner and community meetings
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
data, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence,
and other program documents/resources. Ability to effectively present information and communicate with
public groups, media outlets, boards of directors, and the general public.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in personal computer
skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet,
graphics, etc. This role requires above-average knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Forms, To-Do and Publisher.
• Reporting and Administration – Preferred experience with grant writing and reporting and ability to write
clear, concise reports.
• Other Qualifications – Valid driver’s license is required; travel to conferences or events required 25-40% of
the time. May be required to work outside of standard business hours or on the weekend.

As the Surface Water Protection Legal Specialist, you will perform complex legal analysis to assist with the management of the rule writing process, including writing rules and developing the regulatory guiderails for Clean Water Act programs such as Biosolids and Pretreatment Rules; synthesizing information into effective and concise rules; providing legal guidance on rule language and impact; providing testimony related to rules in development; and assisting with planning the rule development strategy.

DUTIES:
• Assist with the review of environmental reports, rules, and plans
• Draft and coordinate issuance of environmental regulations
• Make recommendations concerning compliance and legal issues
• Assist with analysis of impacts of new laws and rules, primarily in the everchanging landscape of the Clean Water Act and Waters of the United States
• Correspond professionally and expeditiously with applicants, stakeholders, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and the public on environmental issues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, environmental sciences and research, AZ sources of pollution, best practices for preventing the release of pollutants, environmental research, investigation techniques, statistical analysis, Agency policies, and processes is preferred.

Preferences:
• Juris Doctor Degree (required)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in law, environmental/chemical engineering, hydrology, environmental resource management, environmental sciences, or related field
• Requires 5 years’ legal experience

Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper – a laid off geologist turned brewpub owner turned elected official – seeks a hard-working, entrepreneurial Legislative Assistant to cover Climate and Energy policy, including the Senator’s work on those issues on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Responsibilities include preparing for and staffing the Senator at committee hearings; drafting and developing legislation and amendments; preparing relevant briefing memos; staffing the Senator at meetings and other events; and representing the Senator with constituents, federal agencies, and other outside stakeholders. Qualified candidates should be independent self-starters with strong research and analytical skills and the ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal applicant will have prior Senate or House experience in a legislative policy role, deep knowledge of relevant policy areas, and strong verbal and written communication skills as well as a sense of humor and positive attitude. As a team, we take the job seriously but not ourselves and are looking for similarly humble-minded teammates who are hungry to roll up their sleeves and get to work on issues that impact Coloradans. Colorado ties and Spanish-language skills are added bonuses. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Diverse applicants encouraged to apply. Please do not send a cover letter, instead please describe in 200 words or less why you would be an ideal candidate for this position. Please e-mail your resume and ideal candidate description to se***************@********te.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line.

Renewable Northwest seeks a Policy Manager to represent the organization in Montana and Idaho and to support legislative, regulatory, and policy activities with the goal of decarbonizing the Northwest. The Renewable Northwest office is based in Portland, OR. The policy manager will be a remote employee based in Montana or Idaho, preferably within driving distance of either state capital. The position requires occasional travel to areas in the Pacific Northwest.

ABOUT RENEWABLE NORTHWEST

Renewable Northwest is a regional nonprofit clean energy advocacy organization whose mission is to decarbonize the region by accelerating the transition to renewable electricity. Renewable Northwest serves four Northwest states – Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Member organizations include leading renewable energy businesses, environmental organizations, consumer groups and other renewable energy sector affiliates. Renewable Northwest offers a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding workplace where staff collaborates with members and allies to move the Northwest away from fossil fuels toward a clean energy future. Employees hold individual responsibility for respective focus areas, but are well supported by fellow staff who collaborate closely across policy, regulatory and industry sectors. Visit the Renewable Northwest website for additional background information.

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION

Renewable Northwest values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position, including people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, people with lived experience, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Renewable Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent Renewable Northwest in the Montana and Idaho State legislatures and assist in other states’ policy processes as necessary.
Represent Renewable Northwest in electric utility planning processes and at the Montana Public Service Commission and Idaho Public Utility Commission in utility regulatory proceedings.
Develop, analyze, and critique utility, state, and regional renewable energy policy proposals.
Coordinate with contract lobbyists and consultants to inform policymakers of the organization’s position on policy proposals and educate them on the barriers to and benefits of renewable energy.
Coordinate and conduct briefings for Renewable Northwest members and allies.
Coordinate with member organizations and other allies to develop policy proposals and mobilize greater support for renewable energy policies.
Develop trust and maintain relationships with decision-makers, the broader environmental community, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders.
Collaborate with and support other Renewable Northwest staff on issues such as renewable energy policy, clean energy standards, transmission, regional markets, integrated resource planning, and climate change.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

General knowledge of energy policy, the utility regulatory process, and land use principles.
Combination of college level coursework and/or 3-5 years relevant professional experience in clean energy, public policy, and advocacy. Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to) work in utility, land-use, local economic development organizations, political, research institute, renewable development, policy, legal, or government settings.
Stellar writing, editing and public speaking skills.
Strong relationship building skills.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to manage multiple tactical projects while advancing cohesive overarching strategy.
Ability to work efficiently, yet strategically, within tight deadlines.
Passionate and productive work ethic.

Desirable:

Experience working in a non-profit setting with a mission-driven staff and board.
JD degree is a plus, but is not required.
Experience with MacOS, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail).

COMPENSATION AND AMENITIES

Starting Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000

Renewable Northwest offers a very comprehensive benefits package, including:

Complete coverage of premiums for medical, vision and dental for employee and family members
Unlimited PTO after 1 year of employment
Paid family medical leave
Paid day of service
Flexible work schedule
Employer contribution equal to 5% of salary to a SEP/IRA retirement account

TO APPLY

Submit the following materials in PDF format via email to: ad***@*********nw.org

Cover Letter
Resume
List of three references (include: name, title, relationship to applicant, contact info)
Writing sample, preferably relevant to the job description

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment (CRPE) seeks applicants for a Legal Director. The position is full-time and flexible with location. CRPE is a non-profit environmental justice organization based in Delano, California. Our mission is to achieve environmental justice and healthy sustainable communities through collective action and the law. We provide legal and technical assistance to the grassroots movement for environmental justice. We combine community organizing, legal representation, policy advocacy and coalition building to help build healthy sustainable communities in low-income communities and communities of color. CRPE strongly believes in the maxims that communities should speak for themselves, and that advocates for environmental justice should be on tap, not on top. Our staff shares a deep commitment to social and racial justice.

The Legal Director oversees the legal representation CRPE provides low income and BIPOC communities in the San Joaquin Valley. The Legal Director supervises staff, supports developing and conducting litigation, and works with organizers to ensure litigation connected to community needs. The Legal Director reports to a designated supervisor on the executive team.
Responsibilities:

Assist in the implementation of CRPE’s mission, goals, and core values
Oversee development and implementation of CRPE’s legal services
Represent CRPE and its mission externally to funders, donors, allies and at conferences and convenings
Develop and maintain good relationships with co-counsel, community residents, and allies.
Direct Supervision of Senior and Staff Attorneys
Work with Executive Director to assist in the hiring of CRPE legal staff
Assist in Human Resource compliance
Assist in Conflict Resolution process
Co-ordinate implementation of personnel policies and procedures for attorneys
Support the Development Director by contributing to grant applications and reports, newsletters, website updates, and action alerts and by cultivating individual donors.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

JD and admission to the California State Bar
At least 7 years of legal practice, with a focus on Environmental Justice or Civil Rights law
Experience with Community Lawyering model
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
Experience with rural issues or in rural areas
Knowledge of and experience in both strategic oversight and day-to-day department operations of a development program, including supervision of staff
Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks
Flexible, creative, and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
Comfortable working with a team and independently
Able to work flexible and variable hours
Experience working with diverse, complex organizations
Able to perform multiple responsibilities simultaneously, detail oriented, and strong creative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to follow through on responsibilities

Other Desired Qualities

Experience working with and motivating staff and volunteers is desired
Written and oral fluency English/Spanish, preferred
Experience with Microsoft and Windows software

Location

Reside in or be willing to relocate to the State of California, with a strong preference for close proximity to Kern County
Must be ready and willing to provide regular in person time with staff and community in Kern County, as well as travel to Sacramento as required

The Union of Concerned Scientists is seeking a Senior Washington Representative, working under supervision and with guidance from the Senior Manager of Government Affairs for the Food and Environment Program. Responsibilities will include working in consultation with other F&E and UCS staff and advocating for F&E’s positions on U.S. farm policy and healthy, sustainable, and just food systems. The appropriate candidate will plan, coordinate, and participate in F&E advocacy efforts in support of the UCS food and farm policy agenda, and lead the strategy and implementation of key components.

The Senior Washington Representative will supervise and mentor junior policy staff, and work closely with outreach staff, senior program leadership, and other UCS legislative staff to develop and integrate legislative strategies into campaigns. As needed, they will serve as a resource to high-level UCS donors, UCS leadership, and F&E program leadership for time-sensitive requests they receive from the media, Congress, donors, or other stakeholders. The individual will maintain a comprehensive knowledge of relevant issues and represent F&E and UCS at meetings with external stakeholders and government representatives.

The Position

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position are included in but not limited to the information listed below.

UCS is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe the inclusion of diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities. All staff participate in this commitment whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture, and /or externally, in ensuring inclusive engagement with supporters, media, vendors, allies, and others.

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Government Affairs:

Contribute to shaping the program’s overall food and agriculture policy agenda, and design, support, and lead strategy, advocacy, and coalition engagement for key components of that agenda.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships, and manage select relationships, with select policymakers and coalition partners.
Work to advance opportunities that center more equitable policy outcomes and highlight equity partner voices in Congress and with the executive branch.
Monitor and track the progress of relevant legislation and executive action, and review and analyze related media coverage, with an eye to identifying opportunities for UCS engagement.
Draft, edit, and fact-check advocacy materials.
Collaborate with relevant program staff to inform implementation of research, outreach, and other projects and activities to achieve policy goals.
Identify target policymakers and implement strategies to influence them by mobilizing UCS supporters, scientists, and other stakeholders.
Participate in power-mapping analysis, conducting research, and developing background materials on key policymakers.
Provide political and strategic advice and guidance to annual planning efforts.
Represent UCS externally, in relevant coalitions and partnerships, and with the media.
Participate in coalition activities and provide policy and advocacy support to community-based allies.
In consultation with UCS communications staff, respond to press inquiries on selected food and farm policy issues, conduct interviews with media representatives as needed, and maintain effective working relationships with reporters who cover relevant issues. Draft press releases, op-eds, and letters to the editor; and develop blog and social media content.
Maintain awareness of role as representative of UCS; consider the impact of activities on organizational reputation and credentials in public and private sectors; direct energies whenever possible to promote UCS, advance organizational objectives, substantiate credibility, and enhance funding opportunities.
Work effectively within and across UCS departments; provide strategic advice for UCS and represent F&E in regular cross-programmatic lobby caucus meetings and activities.
Contribute to foundation proposals and reports as needed.
Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge relevant to subject matter areas; maintain familiarity with other UCS issues.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

The position requires a B.A. or B.S. degree.
5-7 years of full-time comparable and relevant experience in legislative, campaign, and lobbying at the federal or state level; and working knowledge of U.S. food and agriculture policy issues, science, or technical policy issues
The incumbent must demonstrate a strong understanding of the legislative process, including advocacy/lobbying techniques and strategies, legislative strategy, and policymaking.
Experience working with diverse audiences, excellent oral and written communication skills, and public and media relations capabilities are prerequisites for this position.
Farm policy and federal appropriations experience is strongly preferred but not required.
Capitol Hill experience is a plus.
Training or experience in project management desirable.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Quorum, PowerPoint, CQ/Knowlegis, and Lexis/Nexis is a plus.
Applicants should also demonstrate strong research skills, a positive, team-oriented work ethic, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Waterkeeper Alliance, an international environmental organization, seeks a dynamic, goal-oriented Legal Fellow to help strengthen Waterkeeper Alliance and the Waterkeeper movement.

Location: New York City

Position Type: Hybrid position (currently 2 days in the office, up to 3 days working from home)

Fellowship Duration: 2 years

Organizational Overview: Waterkeeper Alliance is a global movement uniting more than 300 Waterkeeper groups around the world, focusing community action on issues that affect our waterways, from pollution to climate change. Waterkeeper groups patrol and protect more than 2.8 million square miles of rivers, lakes and coastlines in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Europe. For more information please visit our website.

Position Description: The Legal Fellow is a new position at Waterkeeper Alliance, and will be a member of the organization’s Legal department. The position reports to the General Counsel and Legal Director. The Legal Fellow will be responsible for providing legal and strategic support to Waterkeeper Alliance and partner Waterkeeper groups on legal actions, investigations, and projects, and will generally support our legal advocacy efforts.

The Legal Fellow will work closely with Waterkeeper Alliance Legal department staff, other Waterkeeper Alliance staff, Waterkeeper groups, and other partners to challenge polluting industry practices, specifically working to stop water pollution from existing industrial and municipal sources. Duties will include field investigations, case development, litigation, liaising with outside counsel, media relations, and grant support, all as more fully detailed below.

Primary Responsibilities:

Legal Research: Conduct in-depth legal research on environmental laws, regulations, and policies at the local, state, and federal levels;
Litigation and Litigation Support: Assist attorneys in litigation efforts, including covering court appearances, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence, etc;
Drafting Regulatory comments: Prepare and review/approve comments to be submitted on Waterkeeper Alliance’s behalf to regulatory agencies and administrative bodies to support or oppose proposed government actions;
Coordination of regulatory advocacy: Coordinate Waterkeeper groups and other partners on regulatory efforts (comments, etc.) to seek protective regulation of polluting industries and oppose regulatory rollbacks;
Policy Analysis: Analyze court decisions, legislative bills and proposed regulations to assess their potential environmental impacts and provide recommendations;
Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and assist in identifying and addressing potential violations;
Collaboration: Work closely with Legal department and other staff, policy experts, and external partners to help achieve the organization’s environmental goals;
Administrative Tasks: Help manage administrative tasks related to legal cases, such as maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, organizing meetings, etc.
Support Advocacy Campaigns: Provide support to Waterkeeper Alliance advocacy campaigns and initiatives;
Fundraising Support: Assist Development department staff with grant writing and fundraising efforts by providing legal input and supporting grant applications;
Communications Support: Assist with media outreach activities in collaboration with other departments (e.g., Communications, Development) and media consultants.
Support General Counsel’s work on a variety of internal legal matters.
Other legal tasks as they may be assigned from time to time by Waterkeeper Alliance management.

Minimum Qualifications: The Legal Fellow position is designed for new and junior attorneys with up to four years of legal experience, and the successful candidate must be driven by a strong desire for justice. The Legal Fellow candidate must have:

A firm belief that everyone has a right to clean water for drinking, fishing and swimming, and the skills and will to effectively fight for those rights;
A law degree (J.D., LL.B, LL.M., S.J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission in good standing (or awaiting admission after passing the bar exam) to at least one state bar;
Excellent written and oral presentation skills;
1-4 years of relevant experience, preferably working directly in the environmental law/advocacy field, which may include participation in a law school clinic or other relevant environmental or litigation support experience prior to or during law school.
Willingness to appear in court and to zealously advocate for our and our partners’ interests.
Familiarity with, or the ability to readily adapt to, the Waterkeeper culture and model;
Ability to travel as needed (not frequently);
Ability to work well independently; and
A charismatic and likable personality and a good sense of humor.

Other Relevant Qualifications: The ideal Legal Fellow candidate will also have:

Taken one or more environmental law courses in law school;
Experience preparing legal documents, including pleadings and motions;
Experience filing legal documents using courts’ electronic docketing/filing systems;
Doctrinal and practical knowledge of environmental and administrative law (e.g., CWA, NEPA, ESA, APA), including enforcement, permitting, and rulemaking;
Experience with environmental campaign work, including developing strategy, investigations, case development, organizing, litigation, legislative advocacy, media relations, fundraising, campaign coordination, budget planning and/or management;
Technical knowledge, experience, and background in water quality issues, including water quality monitoring;
Experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers and diverse partners; ability to communicate in more than one language is a plus;
Experience/familiarity with the Google Workspace suite of applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).