Environmental Litigation Attorney — Hybrid Work

Clean Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 6% match

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Clean Wisconsin seeks one or more motivated attorneys to join our Legal Department in Madison, Wisconsin. Staff Attorneys will use strategic litigation and advocacy to protect natural resources and advance clean energy, working with scientists, policy staff, and communications professionals.

Based in our Madison office with a flexible hybrid schedule, the role involves travel, occasional evening meetings, and appearances in court or administrative tribunals as needed.

Qualifications

• Litigation skills across civil and administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of administrative law and procedure.
• Subject matter expertise in air, energy, or water issues with familiarity of environmental laws.
• Strong writing, analytical, research, and public speaking skills.
• Experience with policy development and analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with standard office software and technology.
• Commitment to environmental protection and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop cases and legal strategies in collaboration with the Legal Department and leadership.
• Represent Clean Wisconsin in state and federal court.
• Conduct contested cases before the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and other tribunals.
• Monitor agency rulemaking and permitting, prepare comments and filings.
• Analyze legislative proposals and advise policy staff.
• Recruit and supervise law students through clerkship programs.
• Coordinate with local, state, and national advocacy organizations.

Skills

Litigation skills

Administrative law

Environmental law

Writing

Policy analysis

Time management

Teamwork

Public speaking

Discretion

Diversity & inclusion

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Clean Wisconsin seeks one or more motivated attorneys to join our Legal Department in Madison, Wisconsin. Staff Attorneys will use strategic litigation and advocacy to protect natural resources and advance clean energy, working with scientists, policy staff, and communications professionals.

Based in our Madison office with a flexible hybrid schedule, the role involves travel, occasional evening meetings, and appearances in court or administrative tribunals as needed.