Paralegal - Clean Air and Water Program

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a full-time Paralegal for the Clean Air and Water team working to protect New England’s environment for all people. The Paralegal will provide crucial legal administrative support to the team. The position is based in CLF’s Boston office with some opportunity for remote work and will support attorneys working on environmental cases throughout New England.

What you’ll do

·        Assist attorneys in researching, preparing, and litigating environmental law cases;

• Research and pursue fact investigations through online data collection, file requests and reviews, identification of parties, and conducting site investigations;
• Organize, prepare, and maintain database for case files, including discovery, court filings and internal memoranda;
• Set up and prepare for case-related meetings, interviews and/or depositions;
• Ensure compliance with CLF’s document retention policies;
• Develop presentations and spreadsheets, prepare expense reports, and perform other administrative responsibilities as needed; and
• Contribute to CLF’s strategic priorities and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and organizational excellence.

What you’ll need

We are looking for a motivated and mature self-starter that is able to work both independently and as a productive team member. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

·        An interest in assisting and working collaboratively with a diverse team of attorneys and partners on legal matters and litigation;

·        Up to 3 years of paralegal and/or other experience providing legal or other administrative support;

• Strong research, writing (legal or otherwise), and oral communications skills;
• An unwavering commitment to accuracy and exceptional attention to detail;
• Competency in various software program and applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, SharePoint, and OneDrive), experience with Logikcull and ArcGIS skills are a plus;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities in a fast-paced environment;
• Willingness to travel within New England with occasional nighttime and weekend work;
• An understanding of environmental issues -  a background in environmental studies, science, or advocacy is a plus;

·        Commitment to developing new skills and responsibilities;

• Passion for CLF’s mission; and
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. People of color are encouraged to apply.