EarthRights International

Attorney

• Provide legal research, writing, and program support for EarthRights International activities worldwide
• Participate in projects associated with ERI cases, including legal research, writing, and assistance in all phases of litigation
• Contribute to development of new cases
• Monitor and explore developments in human rights and environmental law
• Research and utilize mechanisms of corporate accountability
• Help coordinate with and assist other groups bringing domestic or international cases
• Work as an integrated member of ERI’s U.S. legal team with attorneys and staff in advocacy and communications programs

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Legal Internship

• Conduct legal research on U.S. law
• Prepare legal memorandums, court briefs, and filings for U.S. and other legal systems
• Collaborate with communities, partner NGOs, and co-counsel to develop legal and advocacy strategies
• Research legal strategies to defend the human and environmental rights of frontline communities
• Communicate EarthRights’ work through web content and media contacts
• Collaborate on EarthRights publications
• If the fellowship is longer than one year, participate in hiring and supervising interns starting in the second year
• Develop a fellowship project aligned with the applicant’s interests and the U.S. Legal Team’s needs
• Work as an integrated member of the U.S. Legal Team under the Senior Staff Attorney and receive substantive mentorship

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