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Deputy Managing Attorney, Clean Energy Program

Earthjustice

  • Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL
  • San Francisco and New York City: $218,300 - $242,600; Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles: $207,500 - $230,500; Philadelphia: $196,600 - $218,400
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Earthjustice is seeking a Deputy Managing Attorney (DMA) for its Clean Energy Program (CEP). The DMA will directly supervise approximately five to seven attorneys and collaborate with CEP senior leaders to support all team members and advance program goals. The position may be based in core CEP offices: Washington, D.C.; New York; Philadelphia; Chicago; Los Angeles; or San Francisco. The DMA will serve as a key member of the CEP senior leadership team, providing about 65% management/program leadership and 35% litigation/advocacy. Key responsibilities include:

  • Management and Program Leadership: Supervise and mentor a geographically dispersed team; provide performance feedback and career development support; support training and professional development; lead/coach team members; collaborate on program direction and strategy; recruit, evaluate, and hire candidates; work with other departments to advance CEP work; model inclusive leadership and address equity/inclusion concerns; and travel as needed.
  • Litigation Work: Develop and implement litigation and advocacy strategies to advance the clean energy transition, especially through state public utility commission advocacy; supervise and perform litigation and advocacy work; craft high-quality legal documents; build relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners; serve as an ambassador/spokesperson; and travel as needed. Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) (or equivalent non-US/other law degree).
  • Minimum 10 years of legal advocacy experience, including litigation.
  • Licensed to practice in the US jurisdiction where the position is located, or willing and qualified to apply for and be admitted to membership within 14 months of employment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Strong management and leadership skills, including coaching/mentoring.
  • Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
  • Experience working with coalition partners/technical experts/stakeholders. Application: Submit via Jobvite (resume, cover letter, and preferably a legal writing sample such as a brief/memorandum). Preference for applications by April 21; reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter until filled. Immediate availability preferred.
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