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Energy Unit Managing Attorney
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Ready to lead, advocate, and make an impact? ⚡
CLS is looking for an inspiring Managing Attorney to lead our Energy Unit—a team doing innovative work to help ensure low-income Philadelphians have access to affordable water, heat, and electricity. The role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team while working on direct representation, litigation, policy advocacy, and community engagement.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced attorney who is passionate about public interest, racial and economic justice, and meaningful systemic change.
📌 Position: Managing Attorney, Energy Unit
📍 Location: Philadelphia / Hybrid
💼 Salary: $96,000–$120,000
📅 First-round consideration: Apply by September 14, 2026
🔗 Apply through the CLS Careers page or the application link in the attached announcement.
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Benefits
CLS offers a very generous and competitive benefits package including 100% employer paid medical insurance for employees and family, coverage for gender affirming care, life insurance, short/long-term disability benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution, and generous leave package. A modest moving allowance may be available if the candidate lives more than 50 miles from the CLS Center City Office.
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CLS will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. However, candidates are highly encouraged to submit their application by September 14, 2026, for first round consideration.
What to Include in your application: Please include a cover letter, resume, three professional references (at least two being past or current supervisors) identifying your relationship, and one brief writing sample (10 pages or less).
What to include in the cover letter:
- Why are you interested in the Managing Attorney of Energy position at CLS Philadelphia.
- Additional professional and/or personal experiences, if any, that inform your qualifications for this position and are not otherwise obvious from your resume.
- Confirmation that the published salary range meets your requirements.
