Associate/Sr. Associate Attorney-Clean Water/Great Lakes Protection
About The Position
The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) is seeking an Associate/Sr. Associate Attorney to join their Clean Water/Great Lakes Protection Program. This role involves litigating and advocating to protect access to safe, clean water and safeguard the Great Lakes. The position is based in Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work environment requiring two days in the office per week. ELPC is a leading public interest environmental legal advocacy organization focused on developing and implementing strategic environmental legal and policy advocacy campaigns. They combine litigation, policy advocacy, scientific, and economic analysis to achieve environmental progress and economic development. ELPC has a multidisciplinary staff and an annual budget of approximately $15 million. The organization was recognized by the American Bar Association with the 2023 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Energy, and Resources Stewardship.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- 2 - 6 years of relevant legal experience with an emphasis on litigation skills
- Strong legal writing, research and analysis, and oral presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues
- Commitment to environmental protection
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge/experience with the Clean Water Act and NEPA is a plus
Responsibilities
- Litigate a range of cases to protect access to clean water and safeguard the Great Lakes
- Conduct factual and legal research to develop and prosecute claims
- Draft major briefs and a range of pleadings, declarations, motions and discovery requests
- Coordinate with expert witnesses
- Engage with clients, partner organizations, and impacted communities
- Draft comments on proposed rules from U.S. EPA and other agencies
- Collaborate with communications team to promote program work through engagement with the media and public education
- Contribute to policy initiatives to promote clean water and Great Lakes protection
- Assist in fundraising
- Other duties, as assigned.
Benefits
- A very robust benefits package competitive to leading national and regional environmental non-profits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
