JOB: DIRECTOR OF LAW & POLICY

The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is accepting applications for a Director of Law & Policy to join our team working to hold industrial polluters and the government accountable for compliance with environmental laws. The Director of Law & Policy provides leadership, management, and support for all legal and policy activities; develops and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and funders; and works with the leadership team to advance EIP’s mission and strategic priorities.

Location: Washington, DC, strongly preferred, but other locations considered.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead EIP’s legal and policy work, including shaping and overseeing our federal and state legal docket. 
  • Work with EIP’s leadership team to develop and implement legal and other advocacy strategies to advance EIP’s mission and strategic priorities. 
  • Lead and support EIP’s team of lawyers and provide oversight on the quality of all legal actions.
  • Directly supervise senior lawyers and recruit and hire qualified legal staff.  
  • Work with internal and external experts to develop the factual, technical, and scientific basis to support EIP’s advocacy efforts.
  • Represent EIP and other organizations in limited federal and state litigation.

Qualifications

  • A law degree and active bar membership in good standing.
  • 10+ years of experience practicing law, and experience in environmental law and policy.
  • Significant experience supervising legal staff. 
  • Excellent leadership, mentorship, supervision, and management skills.
  • Excellent analytical, research, writing, facilitator, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for protecting public health and the environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
  • Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working with members of communities directly impacted by pollution.
  • Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.

Salary and Benefits

EIP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary for this position will reflect experience and qualifications.

EIP is an equal opportunity employer, highly values diversity, and strives to create an inclusive workplace culture. As an equal opportunity employer, EIP is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

To Apply

Interested persons should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to hr@environmentalintegrity.org. Please include “Director of Law & Policy” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.


JOB: SENIOR MANAGING ATTORNEY, CLEAN AIR PROGRAM

The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is accepting applications for a Senior Managing Attorney for the Clean Air Program to join our team working to hold industrial polluters and the government accountable for compliance with the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws. The same industrial sectors responsible for planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions also release large amounts of air pollutants that contribute to smog, lung and heart diseases, and cancer. Working with EIP’s Director of Law & Policy, the Senior Managing Attorney will oversee EIP’s team of lawyers working to reduce air and climate pollution from industrial sources through litigation and federal and state administrative permitting and rulemaking processes. 

Location: Washington, DC, strongly preferred, but other locations considered.

Core Responsibilities

  • Work with the Director of Law & Policy to shape and oversee our Clean Air legal advocacy.
  • Develop and implement legal strategies to reduce air pollution. 
  • Directly supervise lawyers and provide oversight on the quality of legal actions.
  • Work with internal and external experts to develop the factual, technical, and scientific basis to support EIP’s advocacy efforts.
  • Represent EIP and other organizations in federal and state litigation and  administrative proceedings.
  • Represent EIP as a spokesperson in media interviews and other public communications.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with funders, and draft grant proposals and reports.

Qualifications

  • A law degree and active bar membership in good standing.
  • 8+ years of experience practicing law, and strong understanding of Clean Air Act law and policy.
  • 3+ years of experience supervising legal staff.
  • Excellent leadership, mentorship, supervision, and management skills.
  • Excellent analytical, research, writing, facilitator, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for protecting public health and the environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
  • Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working with members of communities directly impacted by pollution.
  • Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.

Salary and Benefits

EIP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary for this position will reflect experience and qualifications.

EIP is an equal opportunity employer, highly values diversity, and strives to create an inclusive workplace culture. As an equal opportunity employer, EIP is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

To Apply

Interested persons should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to hr@environmentalintegrity.org. Please include “Senior Managing Attorney, Clean Air Program” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.


JOB: STAFF ATTORNEY, CLEAN AIR PROGRAM

The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is accepting applications for a Staff Attorney to join our team working to hold industrial polluters and government accountable for compliance with the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws. The same industrial sectors responsible for planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions also release large amounts of air pollutants that contribute to smog, lung and heart diseases, and cancer. Working with EIP’s team of lawyers and analysts, the Staff Attorney will work to reduce air and climate pollution from industrial sources through litigation and federal and state administrative permitting and rulemaking processes.

Location: Texas or Washington, DC, strongly preferred, but other locations considered.

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement legal strategies to reduce air and climate pollution.
  • Perform a range of litigation and legal tasks, including drafting comments, motions, briefs, and other documents to support administrative advocacy and litigation efforts.
  • Work with internal and external experts to develop the factual, technical, and scientific basis to support EIP’s advocacy efforts.
  • Represent EIP and other organizations in federal and state litigation, administrative proceedings, and public meetings.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, organization and community partners, and government agencies.
  • Assist with the preparation of grant proposals and reports.

Qualifications

  • A law degree and active bar membership in good standing.
  • 2+ years (Staff Attorney) of experience practicing law, and experience in environmental law and policy.
  • Excellent analytical, research, writing, facilitator, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for protecting public health and the environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
  • Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working with members of communities directly impacted by pollution.
  • Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.

Salary and Benefits

EIP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary for this position will reflect experience and qualifications.

EIP is an equal opportunity employer, highly values diversity, and strives to create an inclusive workplace culture. As an equal opportunity employer, EIP is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

To Apply

Interested persons should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to hr@environmentalintegrity.org. Please include “Staff Attorney Application – Clean Air Program” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.


2024 SUMMER LAW CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT 

Job Title: Law Clerk (Washington, D.C. office)

The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is seeking law clerks for the summer of 2024 to advance environmental protections at the federal, state, and local levels under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other federal and state environmental laws. This can be either a remote or in-person position.

The clerks’ duties will include legal research related to environmental, administrative, and information-collecting statutes and regulations, review of pollution permits and data, and production of legal memoranda, public comments, litigation documents, and issue-focused reports.  Candidates with a background or coursework in environmental/administrative law and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection are preferred. 

EIP is a nonprofit organization established in March of 2002 by former EPA enforcement attorneys to advocate for more effective enforcement of environmental laws. The organization has three objectives: (1) to provide objective analyses of how the failure to enforce or implement environmental laws increases pollution and affects the public’s health; (2) to hold federal and state agencies, as well as individual corporations, accountable for failing to enforce or comply with environmental laws; and (3) to help local communities obtain the protection of environmental laws.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled law students are eligible to apply. Applications from current 1L/rising 2L students will be considered. Candidates preferably should have completed at least one year of law school and have a strong interest in environmental advocacy. The ideal candidate will have a background or coursework in environmental/administrative law and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and/or non-profit advocacy. Previous experience with the Clean Air Act and/or the Clean Water Act, developing or litigating cases, commenting on or challenging permits or rules, policy analysis, media outreach, and/or coalition building would also be helpful. Candidates should be able to handle multiple tasks at once and work well with others, and must demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills.

Compensation: Academic credit and/or an hourly wage of $22 per hour. EIP can provideboth credit and an hourly wage in the event your law school’s policies expressly permit students to receive academic credit for paid externships.

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week). This position can be either remote or in-person.

To Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. 

Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript (unofficial is fine), and three references.

Please address your cover letter/email to Sunny Lee, put your last name and “Summer 2024 Law Clerk Application” in the subject line of the email, and submit your application materials to lawclerks@environmentalintegrity.org.