Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization. Wielding the power of law, Earthjustice partners with our clients to take on the most critical fights of our time—fights to protect the incredible biodiversity and wild places of the planet; to avert climate disaster by transitioning society away from fossil fuels toward clean energy; to safeguard the right of all people to a healthy environment. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.

In partnership with various litigation teams, the Senior Research and Policy Analyst supports our programmatic focus on energy and air pollution issues in California by providing strategic and technical assistance. The position focuses on analyzing, writing and editing advocacy and technical documents, and developing and maintaining relationships with government decision-makers, clients and other partners to advance our advocacy.

The position sits within the California Regional Office working on the Right to Zero campaign, and reports to the Deputy Managing Attorney. This is a hybrid position located in Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities:

Research and Analysis
Researches and creates technical analyses and documents in support of current and potential litigation, administrative advocacy, and other matters
Works with lawyers and outside experts to help design and manage expert reports, testimony, and analyses in addition to making them understandable
May identify and recruit scientists and technical experts
May independently design and propose research and data gathering strategies
Designs, drafts and manages submissions of letters, reports and supporting materials
Develops strategies for using information requests

Outreach and Advocacy

Engages in direct advocacy with state and federal agencies
Develops, implements and manages community outreach and/or building partnerships, acting as a key agent in developing strategies, assessing advocacy and other engagement opportunities using insights gained from outreach efforts (e.g., prioritizing policy asks)
Cultivates thoughtful partnerships, allies and coalitions in support of assigned issues
Serves as a senior technical and policy expert, advocate and spokesperson. May prepare comments, attend hearings and deliver testimony as required

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned:

This role includes special projects or additional tasks as assigned, including project management, participation in hiring committees, organization-wide working groups and DEI initiatives

This position may manage non-legal interns

Qualifications

Experience with transportation, energy, climate, air pollution, and/or environmental justice policy issues preferred
Graduate degree in related field or equivalent experience
3+ years of relevant experience
Experience analyzing scientific and technical documents, and researching, synthesizing and presenting science and policy issues to expert as well as public audiences
Strong research and organizational skills; attention to detail with proven ability to solve complex problems, work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to understand policy, complex facts, scientific and technical issues quickly and synthesize this information in a way that makes it understandable to various audiences
Excellent research, writing, oral communication and computer skills, including data analysis skills (Word, Excel, Internet, Adobe, Outlook, PowerPoint, Westlaw/LexisNexis, GIS)
Demonstrated experience in effective communication and collaboration with: colleagues, clients, partners, agency staff, community-based organizations and technical experts
Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations
Desire and ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences
We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.

Salary depends on location and experience.

Salary range in San Francisco, CA: $112,100 – $124,500

Salary range in Los Angeles, CA: $106,500 - $118,300

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following application materials via Jobvite by October 6th, 2024 to be considered:

Resume

One or two page cover letter that addresses:

(1) Why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you;

(2) What your experience and skills you would bring to this position;

(3) Aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues; and

(4) Why you are interested in the California Regional Office’s Right to Zero work.

Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite):

Writing sample, preferable 4-5 pages that reflects your work.

Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As 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.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

In partnership with various litigation teams, the Senior Research and Policy…