The Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN), based in Bristol, PA, is committed to creating an inclusive community of staff and volunteers that is representative of the Watershed we serve. In doing so, we are better able to champion the rights of our communities to a Delaware River and tributary streams that are free-flowing, clean, healthy, and abundant with a diversity of life. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger voice for the River.
DRN is seeking to hire a Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Fellow to join DRN’s legal team for a term of one year.
DRN works to protect the Delaware River watershed and ecosystems from threats such as shale gas and fossil fuel extraction, pipeline and powerline construction, dredging, stormwater runoff, wetlands degradation, species take, and pollution. DRN’s legal team consists of two full-time litigation track attorneys, a full-time Legal Research Fellow, a summer legal intern, and a semester-based law clinic. The full-time litigation track attorneys report to Ms. van Rossum, who is the Delaware Riverkeeper, leader of DRN, and also an attorney.
Description
DRN seeks a Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Fellow to provide support and assistance to DRN’s legal team by investigating and challenging proposals for the siting, construction, and operation of large-scale fossil fuel infrastructure in the Delaware River Watershed. The fellow will be a member of the legal team and advance significant work while building the skills necessary to be an effective environmental litigator.
Reports to
Senior Litigation Attorney
General Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Salary
$55,000
Benefits
Location
The position is based in DRN’s main office in Bristol, Bucks County, PA. Employees may be eligible to work remotely if their job duties can be met through basic hardware and software, they’ve proven to be trustworthy, disciplined, and self-motivated, and have been given permission by DRN. However, travel to the Bristol office will be required as needed.
Application Procedure
Submit cover letter, resume, names and contact information for three references, at least one self-edited legal writing sample, and other pertinent information
Please send email with the required attachments to the attention of Maya van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper, at keeper@delawareriverkeeper.org.
Email subject line should read, “Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Fellowship Application.” No telephone calls.
Timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Essential Functions of Position and Working Conditions:
DRN is an equal opportunity employer.
The Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN), based in Bristol, PA, is committed to creating an inclusive community of staff and volunteers that is representative of the Watershed we serve. In doing so, we are better able to champion the rights of our…
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Submit cover letter, resume, names and contact information for three references, at least one self-edited legal writing sample, and other pertinent information
Please send email with the required attachments to the attention of Maya van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper, at keeper@delawareriverkeeper.org.
Submit cover letter, resume, names and contact information for three references, at least one self-edited legal writing sample, and other pertinent information
Please send email…