Environmental Defense Fund · 2 weeks ago
Legal Fellow, Clean Air Protection
Washington, DC
Contract
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$84K/yr - $84K/yrEnvironmental Defense Fund is dedicated to advancing clean air protections and climate change mitigation. The Legal Fellow will monitor and defend core climate policies, engage in regulatory advocacy, and support litigation efforts to hold federal actors accountable for their actions affecting clean air and energy solutions.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnvironmental Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct legal and factual research on climate and energy issues. Evaluate the implications of White House and federal agency actions, or court decisions, on climate, clean air, and clean energy policies
Seek and evaluate government records, utilizing FOIA and other transparency tools, to assess the impact of federal government activities on climate, clean air, and clean energy objectives
Draft public-facing documents such as fact sheets and blog posts about legal issues. Represent EDF at public hearings before government agencies
Engage in regulatory and administrative proceedings, and provide other support to the team's litigation efforts and regulatory advocacy
Support environmental justice initiatives, particularly those related to addressing the disparate impacts of climate change and energy systems
Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law or actively seeking admission to the Bar, with background in environment, energy, and/or administrative law
A recent Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited Law School
Demonstrated interest or experience in community engagement, relationship-building, and/or organizing
Excellent legal research, analytical, writing and advocacy skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate ability to think innovatively and willing to take risks and establish new precedents and models
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret legal data and prepare reports of findings
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external allies
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of teams in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience across multiple time zones
Results-oriented, self-starter with the ability to think strategically and work on fast-paced, dynamic issues
Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Computer proficiency, experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Benefits
Competitive salary
Robust benefits
Professional development opportunities
Company
Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Defense Fund provides solutions for environmental problems.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.95MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-06-30Grant· $9.7M
2013-01-01Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Brian Attas
Vice President of Corporate Services and Risk Management
Tom Murray
Executive Vice President, Solutions
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