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Health Attorney
Office: CaliforniaLocation: New York, NY, Oakland, CA, Washington, DC
Department: Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Earthjustice has an immediate need for an attorney to work on litigation related to toxics, pesticides, drinking water, and other health issues. The ideal candidate would have extensive litigation experience related to environmental hazards that threaten health. The attorney will work with other Earthjustice attorneys to develop and pursue strategic litigation in federal and state courts and administrative bodies related to reforming toxics regulation, pesticides, drinking water, and other health issues.>
The attorney must be admitted to practice law in a US jurisdiction, and admission to the local state bar will be required within the first year. The attorney will be based in Earthjustice's New York City, Washington, D.C., or California regional office. Some of the work will require travel.
Applicants for the position should have strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, at least 7 years of litigation experience, and an ability to think strategically about legal advocacy needs and opportunities. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and sense of initiative, sound judgment, ability to work independently, and an ability to work well in a collegial setting. A demonstrated commitment to public interest law is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits are excellent.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest with resume, writing sample, and professional references to jobs@earthjustice.org (please include the phrase "Health Attorney " in the e-mail subject line). Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people of color and other members of under-represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of our staff.
No phone calls or drop-ins please.
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