Associate Attorney, Sustainable Food & Farming
EarthjusticeWashington, District of Columbia, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted December 8, 2025
105000 - 123300 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization.
Job Description
Earthjustice seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Sustainable Food and Farming Program based in New York or Washington, D.C. The position requires 0-3 years of post-law-school legal experience.
Requirements
- Conducting legal and factual research.
- Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents.
- Drafting motions, briefs, and other legal and factual documents in support of litigation and administrative advocacy.
- Participating in proceedings before federal and state courts and agencies.
- Cultivating relationships with clients, experts, allies, and coalition partners.
- Integrating media and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies.
- Hiring and supervising law students as Earthjustice interns or clerks.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program