Two-Year Project Attorney, Healthy States Project

Overview Earthjustice seeks a two‑year Project Attorney to join the Healthy States project. Candidates must have at least seven years of litigation or a combination of litigation and legal policy experience. The Project Attorney will work with the Healthy Communities team and regional offices to identify and develop novel litigation, legal advocacy, and regulatory strategies using state and local laws in a small number of jurisdictions. The goal is to advance state‑level and local‑level strategies to increase protections from toxic exposure and to hold polluters accountable. Responsibilities Conduct legal research across environmental law and related areas. Identify and develop novel legal advocacy approaches. Support litigation in state courts to advance Earthjustice’s mission. Perform administrative analysis and advocate before state and local governments. Develop and execute toxic‑focused advocacy campaigns in collaboration with attorneys, lobbyists, and communications staff. Collaborate with co‑counsel in other organizations and oversee the work of external experts. Collaborate with Earthjustice staff on communications, including writing reports and blogs. Assist in fundraising efforts. Participate in planning and strategy development as appropriate. Help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and work with colleagues, clients, and partners in that spirit. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction. Seven or more years of litigation experience, or a combination of litigation and legal policy work. Comfort with learning new areas of law. Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Initiative, judgment, collegial work style, and a strong work ethic. Ability and willingness to travel for case work and internal meetings. Strong preference for those with experience using legal frameworks to advance social and/or environmental justice. Compensation and Benefits This is a full‑time role at 37.5 hours per week. Successful applicants may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from selected Earthjustice offices (Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C.). The position begins in Summer 2026 and lasts 24 months. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Salary range in New York: $175,500 – $217,100 Salary range in Washington, DC, and Chicago, IL: $166,700 – $206,200 Salary range for Remote (U.S.): $149,200 – $217,100 Equal Opportunity Employer Earthjustice is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are given 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr