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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong legal research and writing skills, with a commitment to using the U.S. legal system for advocacy in human and environmental rights. Collaborates effectively with diverse communities and organizations while contributing to legal strategies and publications.
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Legal ResearchU.S. LitigationHuman Rights LawEnvironmental LawInterpersonal Skills
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Hard Skills
Legal Memorandum PreparationCourt Brief WritingLegal FilingsResearch SkillsWriting Skills
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationCommitment to DiversityStrong Communication Skills
Industry Keywords
Environmental RightsIndigenous Peoples' RightsCivil Rights LawCorporate AccountabilityGrassroots Organizations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must currently be a U.S. law student or have graduated a U.S. law school within the past two years
- 0–2 years of relevant experience
- Commitment to using the U.S. legal system to serve communities experiencing human and/or environmental harms
- Experience working with impacted communities, Indigenous communities, and/or grassroots organizations
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Background or experience in international human rights, environmental law, civil rights law, corporate accountability, and/or Indigenous peoples’ rights
- Experience in regional studies, development, environmental sciences, or related fields
- Experience and/or interest in U.S. litigation
- Strong research and writing skills
- Foreign language skills
- United States work authorization required
- Resume, writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and draft project prospectus required for application
Benefits
Comp & perks- 20 days of vacation & 15 sick days per year
- 13 paid federal holidays; office closed from December 24 – January 1
- $200 Home office stipend
- Generous employer non-elective retirement contribution
- Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
- Employee wellness benefits and transportation benefits
- 18 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave for eligible employees
- Caregiving benefits of $2,000 annually
- Generous Professional Development budget
- Remote work from Connecticut, Maryland, New York, Virginia, Washington, and DC
- A casual work environment
- Bargaining unit position represented by SEIU Local 500