Senior Climate Litigation Counsel - Environment & Energy

State of careers Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Job summary

The Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General seeks a Senior Litigation Counsel for Climate to lead litigation and strategy in the Environment and Energy Unit. The role focuses on developing and prosecuting climate-related actions across regulatory, administrative, and judicial channels.

Qualified candidates will have extensive state and federal court experience, a law degree, bar admission in good standing, and a commitment to environmental justice as Rhode Island advances climate policy and

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Active bar status in RI or eligibility for admission to the RI bar.
• Strong written and oral advocacy and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and support litigation and climate-related initiatives.
• Carry a full civil litigation caseload as first chair in state and federal courts.
• Draft, file, argue motions and legal memoranda; handle appeals.
• Engage with community advocates, outside counsel, and other AG offices on multistate litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy (written & oral)

Negotiating skills

State & federal court experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

The Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General seeks a Senior Litigation Counsel for Climate to lead litigation and strategy in the Environment and Energy Unit. The role focuses on developing and prosecuting climate-related actions across regulatory, administrative, and judicial channels.

Qualified candidates will have extensive state and federal court experience, a law degree, bar admission in good standing, and a commitment to environmental justice as Rhode Island advances climate policy and