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Staff Attorney

Office: Alaska

Location: Anchorage or Juneau, AK

Department: Legal

Job Type: Full Time

The Alaska office of Earthjustice, a public interest law firm for the environment, is seeking applications for a staff attorney position.  Earthjustice's mission centers on protecting people and natural resources by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws and providing clients with the best legal representation and related advocacy.  Issues facing the Alaska office are ever-changing and currently include

• the protection of the Tongass National Forest,
• protecting America's Arctic Ocean and the Western Arctic from expanding oil and gas leasing and exploration, and
• protecting habitat and water quality from the impact of large scale mine proposals.

We are looking for a candidate who has

• five or more years of litigation experience, preferably in environmental law;
• the ability to manage a litigation docket independently,
• a demonstrable passion for enforcing and strengthening environmental laws,
• excellent legal research and writing skills,
• self-motivation,
• an ability and willingness to work closely with others, and
• a commitment to environmental protection. 

Timely admission to the Alaska bar is essential.  The staff attorney will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and pursuing strategic litigation in federal and state courts. 

Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer.  We particularly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our staff.  The Alaska office has locations in Juneau and Anchorage.  There are eight attorneys and four support staff.