Two-Year Project Attorney, Healthy States Project

Overview Earthjustice seeks a two-year Project Attorney to join our 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 staff on the Healthy Communities team and Earthjustice’s 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 of the project is to advance state-level and local-level strategies to increase protections from toxic exposure and to hold polluters accountable. Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization. We partner with clients to fight for environmental protections, climate action, and the healthy environment for all people. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices across the United States. Responsibilities Conduct legal research in an array of fields, including environmental law. Identify and develop novel legal advocacy approaches. Support litigation in state courts to advance Earthjustice’s mission. Conduct administrative analysis and advocate before state and local governments. Develop and execute toxics-focused advocacy campaigns in collaboration with Earthjustice attorneys, lobbyists, and communications staff. Collaborate with co-counsel in other organizations and oversee the work of outside experts. Collaborate with Earthjustice staff on communications efforts, including writing reports and blogs. Work with Earthjustice staff to help inform fundraising efforts. Join other Earthjustice staff in planning and strategy development as appropriate. Help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and work with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner consistent with those efforts. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Active bar membership in the relevant working location. 7+ 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 We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This is a full-time role at 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate may work remotely from the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from Earthjustice offices in Chicago, New York City, or Washington, DC, and must be willing to travel as needed. We are seeking candidates who can begin in Summer 2026 and work for 24 months. Salary Ranges Salaries are determined by experience level and working location. The annual salary ranges for this role are: 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 (US): $149,200 - $217,100 To Apply Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite: Resume Cover letter describing: (i) reasons for interest in Earthjustice; (ii) preferred location(s) and in-office flexibility; (iii) strengths, expertise, and interest in doing legal advocacy for toxic exposure protections; (iv) experience developing novel legal strategies. Two writing samples reflecting your own legal or policy analysis, with at least one being a legal brief or motion (each sample should be no more than 12 pages). Our preferred application deadline is July 5, 2026. Applications received after may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. In case of submission issues, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. We seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor not related to the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Mississippi Bar