Position Summary

The Center for Applied Environmental Law and Policy (CAELP) is seeking an Associate Attorney to support our work advancing strong climate and public health regulations and developing creative responses to administrative law obstacles to environmental policy. This is a 2-year position. The Associate Attorney will work closely with CAELP colleagues to support innovation and progress on critical questions of law and policy, help lead the development of legal and technical analysis, and engage with the broader coalitions and partners working in these areas. The Associate Attorney will report to a Senior Attorney leading CAELP’s work on the Major Questions Doctrine and other administrative law issues.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Collaborate with CAELP colleagues to advance strong climate and public health protections, with a particular focus on the electric power, transportation, and industrial sectors
• Assist with research and drafting for legal briefs, articles, and memoranda advocating for federal agency authority to address large-scale, complex problems, with a focus on the Major Questions Doctrine
• Work with team members to advise CAELP and outside partners on best practices and strategies in defending federal agency actions in litigation and pre-litigation settings
• Work with team members to develop new strategies to better defend federal agency actions in litigation
• Track cases and administrative law issues across all courts in the United States, with a focus on the Major Questions Doctrine
• Present findings to CAELP and outside partners at in-person and virtual meetings
• Work with colleagues to meet urgent needs related to other CAELP efforts when necessary

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• JD from an accredited law school
• 0-3 years of post-law school professional experience, legal or public policy experience preferred
• Demonstrated legal writing and research skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and think creatively 
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal administrative law

Attributes

• Values teamwork
• Sense of humor
• Self-motivated and resourceful, able to independently research and solve problems, think critically, and overcome obstacles
• Commitment to CAELP's mission

Salary and Benefits

CAELP offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a supportive fully-remote working environment. The starting salary range for the 2-year Associate Attorney position is $75,000-90,000, commensurate with experience. At this time, our benefits include full medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a health reimbursement account; short and long‐term disability and life insurance; participation in our retirement plan and flexible spending accounts; and vacation and personal leave. All benefits may change from time to time at the discretion of the organization.

CAELP Careers

CAELP is a small team of environmental policy professionals focused on creative, effective, and workable solutions to energy and environmental challenges. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who share our goals and encourage those who believe they would bring diversity to CAELP to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide an overview of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position. Employees may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented here.