Earthjustice is an environmental law organization built on the belief that we all have a right to a healthy environment. We fight using the power of the law to preserve, protect, and promote a healthier, more sustainable world for everyone. Through far-reaching, high-impact litigation, we ensure that those who jeopardize the health of the planet are held accountable to the law. We work tenaciously to preserve our natural heritage, safeguard our health, and promote a clean energy future.
Earthjustice has nine regional offices, an international program, and legislative policy and communications advocacy teams. We hire the best and brightest who share our passion for justice and a healthy environment for all people.
Earthjustice's Washington, DC office is seeking a full-time Litigation Assistant to provide both substantive and administrative support to our legal staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Litigation Assistant will assist our DC Regional Office attorneys. Tasks may include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Preparation, service, and filing of agency and court documents, including electronic filings;
- Organization and maintenance of case files and docket;
- Preparation of tables, correspondence, exhibits, and other documents related to administrative submissions (such as regulatory comments) and court filings;
- General administrative assistance (photocopying, proofreading, taking meeting minutes, updating database of case descriptions, communications with agencies and courts, monitoring court rules).
- Creation of PowerPoint presentations for public education, Board meetings, and fundraising efforts;
- Preparation and review of discovery materials in evidentiary proceedings;
- Case development, including web and library factual and technical research and analysis
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1-year of office experience or comparable experience.
- Excellent research, analytical, writing, and computer skills (word processing, databases and spreadsheets, Internet, etc.),
- Ability to organize and to set priorities among multiple assignments, to meet deadlines, and to function calmly under pressure.
- Paralegal training or a background in environmental or public health science, policy, or advocacy is a plus.
- A can-do attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and an unrelenting commitment to high performance standards.
Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, based on experience, and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive.
