Senior Litigation Paralegal – Strategic Litigation

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a full-time Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our Strategic Litigation program, supporting complex, high impact environmental and environmental justice litigation. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Strategic Litigation, this role works closely with attorneys and advocates on matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies across New England.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal who thrives in mission‑driven work, enjoys managing sophisticated litigation matters, and wants to contribute to transformative legal advocacy.

The position is preferred to be based in Boston, MA but being based in one of CLF’s other locations (Montpelier, VT, Providence, RI, Concord, NH, Portland, ME, or New Haven, CT) will be considered. There is also some opportunity for remote and flexible work within New England.

What you’ll do

• Support attorneys and advocates in the preparation and litigation of environmental, climate, and environmental justice cases before courts and state and federal agencies;
• Conduct factual and legal research, including online research, public records requests, document review, and drafting research memoranda;
  • Assist with all phases of discovery, including collecting, organizing, and producing documents; working with witnesses; coordinating interviews and depositions; and collaborating with e-discovery vendors;
  • Draft, proofread, and edit litigation materials including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and internal memoranda;
  • Organize and maintain case files, discovery databases, court filings, and internal records;
  • Prepare materials for meetings, interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials, including exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders;
  • Track litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements;
  • Ensure adherence to CLF’s document retention and confidentiality policies;
  • Mentor, coach, and potentially supervise more entry level paralegals and other support staff;
  • Prepare presentations, spreadsheets, and expense reports, and provide administrative support as needed;
  • Collaborate with attorneys and colleagues across CLF offices on litigation strategy and case management;
  • Contribute to CLF’s commitment to organizational excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion;

What you’ll need

We are looking for a motivated and mature self-starter who is able to work both independently and as a productive team member with colleagues distributed across five office locations in New England.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A minimum of six years of paralegal or legal administrative experience supporting litigation;
• Significant experience with document review and eDiscovery platforms such as Everlaw, Relativity, Nuix Investigate, or similar tools;
  • Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills;
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint; experience with Airtable, and/or ArcGIS is a plus;
  • Experience with and openness to using AI tools as allowed by internal policies;
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
  • Willingness to travel within New England, with occasional evening or weekend work;
  • Understanding of environmental issues; background in environmental studies, science, or advocacy is a plus;
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines and lived experiences;
  • Passion for CLF’s mission and values; and
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with various lived experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.

About CLF

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems, from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in statehouses, courthouses, boardrooms, regulatory hearings, and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF frequently works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation.

CLF is committed to diversity among our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.

Salary & Benefits

CLF offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits plan, and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The salary range for the position is $78,000 - $97,000 if based in Boston and $70,000 - $87,000 if based in a CLF office outside of MA; actual salary will reflect experience, qualification, and where the selected candidate is based.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.

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