Staff Attorney

The Center for Climate Integrity; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401k

Professional development

Job summary

The Center for Climate Integrity (CCI) seeks an experienced attorney to support the organization’s mission to hold oil and gas companies accountable for concealing and misrepresenting the risks of fossil fuel products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant legal experience, excellent legal research and writing skills, and the capacity to rapidly develop new subject matter expertise.

Reporting directly to CCI’s Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney will play a critical role

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 5+ years of experience as a legal practitioner working in a relevant field.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Flexible approach with willingness to travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal issues relevant to ongoing lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry, new theories of liability, and other strategies/means of engagement.
• Monitor ongoing lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry and the broader legal landscape.
• Assist in the preparation of amicus curiae briefs; and
• Assist in the development of programs/events that educate the legal community on the need for fossil-fuel industry accountability.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Center for Climate Integrity (CCI) seeks an experienced attorney to support the organization’s mission to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for concealing and misrepresenting the risks of fossil fuel products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant legal experience, excellent legal research and writing skills, and the capacity to rapidly develop new subject matter expertise. Reporting directly to CCI’s Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney will play a critical role in helping the legal team advance CCI’s work.

About Center for Climate Integrity

The Center for Climate Integrity (CCI) seeks an experienced attorney to support the organization’s mission to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for concealing and misrepresenting the risks of fossil fuel products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant legal experience, excellent legal research and writing skills, and the capacity to rapidly develop new subject matter expertise. Reporting directly to CCI’s Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney will play a critical role in helping the legal team advance CCI’s work.

About Center for Climate Integrity

Founded in 2017, our mission is to empower communities and elected officials with the knowledge and tools they need to hold oil and gas corporations accountable for decades of lying about the risks of using fossil fuel products. Through strategic campaigns, communications, and legal support, we ensure that the fossil fuel industry pays its fair share of the massive costs of damages resulting from their deception. Learn more at climateintegrity.org.

Description

• Research and analyze legal issues relevant to ongoing lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry, new theories of liability, and other strategies/means of engagement;
• Monitor ongoinglawsuits against the fossil fuel industry and the broader legal landscape;
• Assist in the preparation of amicus curiae briefs; and
• Assist in the development of programs/events that educate the legal community on the need for fossil-fuel industry accountability.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
• 5+ years of experience as a legal practitioner working in a relevant field;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with staff and stakeholders across a decentralized organization;
• A flexible approach to work with a willingness to travel, as needed; and
• Familiarity with impact litigation, issue advocacy and/or governmental affairs.

Technology Requirements

CCI is an all-remote organization, and candidates will need to arrange for some of their own infrastructure and tools.A laptop computer and cell phone will be provided, but the selected candidate will be required to have access to:

• Workspace
• Reliable internet connection

Benefits

CCI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and opportunities for professional development.

Conditions of Employment

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.New hires must complete an I-9 Form on the first day of employment verifying their identity and employment authorization.
• CCI does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Completion of a background check and reference check is a precondition for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CCI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. People of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and women and non-binary people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary

• $105,000 - $115,000 per year