• Monitors prospective capacity market auctions and changes to practices, policies, and tariff rules for each assigned Regional Transmission Organization or Independent System Operator (RTO/ISO), e.g., the New York Independent System Operator or NYISO.RTO/ISO and topic area.??
• Develop and maintain expertise in assigned topic area (e.g., transmission planning, capacity markets, generator interconnection reforms).  
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations.? 
• Work with clients, other attorneys, and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases.? 
• Lead litigation and advocacy efforts, and perform the full range of administrative and appellate litigation tasks, including securing expert testimony and executing comments, protests, requests for rehearing, petitions for appeal, briefs, and oral arguments.?? 
• Work with our media, policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results.?? 
• Supervise and mentor Associate Attorneys, interns, and litigation assistants.??
• Maintain effective working relationships with Earthjustice team members across the organization.?
• Develop new cases and advocacy strategies; conduct factual investigations; develop legal theories; draft pleadings and briefs; and otherwise manage new and existing cases.
• Collaborate in team problem solving, litigation strategy, and project management.
• Contribute to efforts to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates difference.?
• Develop cases and legal advocacy strategies, in coordination with clients, other attorneys, experts, and partners, to support the goals of Earthjustice’s strategic vision.
• Collaborate in team problem solving, litigation strategy, project management and trial work.  
• Cultivate new allies and engage in partnerships with, and representation of, community groups, Tribal entities, workers, advocacy organizations and coalitions, and others.
• Help develop and execute effective communications and, where appropriate, legislative strategies and serve as a spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners. 
• Supervise the work of Associate Attorneys, Interns, and Litigation Assistants, and train and mentor Associate Attorneys, including by building their skills in the course of legal advocacy. 
• Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment and help to advance Earthjustice’s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that centers around equity and justice. 
• Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues throughout Earthjustice, including in the Litigation, Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation departments. 
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the role and the organization.  

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by experience level and location.

We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.? Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.?As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. 
  
For litigators and advocates committed to saving the planet and the people who depend on it, being a Senior Attorney at Earthjustice is the best job on the planet. Learn more about our Senior Attorney careers and work online here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney  
  
To Apply:? 
Interested candidates should submit via Jobvite: 

• Resume.
• One- or two-page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and utilizing litigation to achieve that mission; and (2) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues. 
• Legal writing sample.