Two-Year Project Attorney, Healthy States Project

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 members of Earthjustice’s regional offices to help 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. Responsibilities Conduct legal research in an array of fields, including but not limited to 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 toxic‑focused advocacy campaigns in collaboration with other Earthjustice attorneys as well as Earthjustice 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 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 and Benefits We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The annual salary ranges for this role are: New York: $175,500 - $217,100 Washington, DC, and Chicago, IL: $166,700 - $206,200 Remote (US): $149,200 - $217,100 This is a full‑time role at 37.5 hours per week and may be remote from the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from Earthjustice’s offices in Chicago, New York City, or Washington, DC. The successful candidate may begin in Summer 2026 and work for 24 months. Equal Opportunity Statement Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment practices that ensure that 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 City of Plant City