Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. 
 

Responsibilities: 

Litigation Support (70%): 

• Prepare documents under attorney supervision for filing in court and before agencies, including: 
• Draft procedural motions, certificates, and disclosure statements; 
• Ensure document compliance with court rules; 
• Proofread, blue book, and cite-check; 
• Prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, and exhibit lists; and 
• Coordinate filing of documents either manually or via e-filing:  
• ensure all court filing rules are being met 
• ensure accuracy of service list and create proof of service 
• ensure timely filing and service of all documents 
• Become familiar with relevant court and administrative agency rules. 
• Receive, research, and respond to public inquiries requesting legal assistance. 
• Maintain litigation calendar, including: 
  • Monitor, calculate, and schedule court and agency deadlines based on court orders and Federal Register notices;  
  • Monitor Federal Register, court, and/or other web sites as requested by attorneys; and 
  • Organize meetings and events as needed. 
• Maintain digital and physical files, including: 
  • Case pleadings, general litigation documents, and general correspondence; and 
  • Case management database (Intapp). 
• Prepare client communications, including retainer agreements, litigation hold letters, and joint defense agreements. 
• Assist attorneys with hearing preparation. 
• Contribute to attorneys’ preparation of presentations for board members, donors, client groups, public outreach, etc. 
• Submit Freedom of Information Act inquiries and review and summarize responsive documents as needed. 
• Obtain factual, legal, and legislative documents from various sources, including government agencies, libraries, Westlaw, HeinOnline, and other internet-based tools, etc.;  
• Stay up-to-date on environmental issues and network relevant news to cases, advocacy, and developing areas of interest. 

Administrative (30%): 

• Operate all basic office equipment (computers, printers, postage meter, fax machines, copier, scanner, etc.) and perform minor trouble-shooting. 
• Work with IT and Litigation Operations Departments to identify and resolve computer and technical problems. 
• Track and communicate supply needs relevant for case work.  
• Participate in interviews and onboarding. This role may be asked to schedule interviews and contribute to the onboarding process for new hires, law clerks, and externs.  
• Take notes at staff or issue area work-group meetings. 
• Schedule meetings for attorneys, as needed. 
• Maintain subscriptions and order additional publications as needed. 
• Collaborate with litigation support team to coordinate case coverage; communicate with litigation support staff across organization to share information, peer mentor, and contribute to collective problem solving. 
• Work with attorneys to compile and organize cost and time reports for fee awards. 

General: 

• Help foster office morale and inclusive work environment. 
• Other tasks as assigned as needed.