Administrative Assistant, Climate Change & Environmental Justice

ABOUT US

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) is a national nonprofit organization that has spent nearly a decade identifying where lawyers can make the greatest impact and mobilizing them to defend democracy and the rule of law, protect civil and human rights, and advance environmental justice. Founded in November 2016, L4GG has grown into an organization of nearly 60 staff supporting a network of more than 125,000 volunteer attorneys and advocates, with active programming across three intersectional “pillars” of work: Rule of Law & Democracy, Civil & Human Rights, and Climate Change & Environmental Justice.

While L4GG is known for its ability to respond rapidly when new legal threats emerge, we also run established, multi-year programs that deliver direct legal services, strategic litigation, systemic policy reform, and capacity building. Rather than simply matching attorneys to cases, we identify a specific need, build the program to meet it, and mobilize our network to carry it out, leveraging far more in pro bono legal value than we spend to generate it.

As an L4GG employee, you will join a dynamic, mission-driven organization with a track record of impact and the opportunity to shape what comes next. We seek out and invest in top talent because the quality and commitment of our staff is what makes our work possible. We operate remotely so we can recruit and hire the best candidate for any given position, regardless of where they choose to live and work.

ABOUT L4GG’S CLIMATE CHANGE & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM

L4GG’s CCEJ Program mobilizes lawyers nationwide to combat the climate crisis and promote environmental justice. We use the law to implement and execute climate solutions equitably at federal, state, and local levels, with twin goals of expediting the country’s just transition to a green economy and directly addressing environmental racism. We do this by:

• advocating for federal agencies to address climate change and equity through their climate and infrastructure program funding
• assisting state and local governments with creating and implementing laws and policies
• providing low-income cities and communities most harmed by discriminatory environmental practices with high quality, pro bono legal representation.

ABOUT THE POSITION

L4GG is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Vice President of our rapidly growing Climate Change & Environmental Justice (CCEJ) team. This is a vital role within L4GG, providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the SVP’s efficient operation of the CCEJ department, which includes many projects within two initiatives: clean energy and environmental justice with 25 staff and growing. This position will assist with day-to-day tasks to support the SVP in leading the CCEJ team, and help maintain an organized and productive work environment, helping the SVP oversee all admin tasks related to the overall management of the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the scheduling of webinars, events, and coalition calls across time zones.
• Manage the SVP’s calendar and schedule of events, coordinate internal and external meetings, and prepare the SVP for all meetings with agendas, materials, etc.
• Monitor email inbox and flag time-sensitive requests; handling confidential information and sensitive relationship management between leaders of different organizations
• Maintain organized digital filing systems, shared drives, and records of program activities.
• Assist with data entry and ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of information.
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Assist with special projects as assigned by SVP of CCEJ
• General administrative tasks such as: drafting communications, tracking follow-ups and deliverables with a clear understanding of context and relationship management.
• Other tasks as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the CCEJ pillar.

Remote; location flexible. Preference will be given to candidates in the Pacific time zone or willing to work Pacific hours (i.e. 9am-5pm Pacific time).

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have top-notch interpersonal skills and the ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, including having worked with high-powered individuals on cross-organizational relationship management. Must have access to a quiet workspace (home office or other space) with high-speed internet and the ability to take calls and/or video conferences during working hours.

• 2–3 years of experience in an administrative and executive assistance, program coordination, or support role (nonprofit or advocacy setting preferred)
• Experience managing complex schedules, including working with and identifying new software applications that can be leveraged to streamline and organize SVP schedules;
• Commitment to our organization’s mission with a particular passion for climate change and environmental justice issues
• Ability to work independently and learn on the job
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with a goal of managing and advancing partner relations;
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Relationship management skills and professionalism
• Type 70+ words per minute
• Technology comfort and competence, including willingness to embrace new tools and self-train using provided resources as needed
• Flexibility in adapting to the needs of a fast-paced national organization

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with any or all of the following digital tools: Google Suite, MixMax, Airtable, Zapier, Asana, Slack, calendar software applications
• While not required, familiarity with major nonprofits operating in the environmental justice and climate change space is extremely helpful.

• Fully Remote Work Environment
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off (Including Vacation and Sick Leave)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan (Including Company Match)