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Associate attorney conducting comparative legal research and writing for ELAW, which supports lawyers protecting communities and the environment. Focus on Latin American environmental justice and public-interest litigation.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support lawyers defending communities and the environment
- Write legal research memos for partner lawyers, especially in Spanish
- Contribute to pleadings and court submissions, including amicus curiae briefs
- Meet with partner lawyers to learn about their work
- Present and share research when needed
- Build legal resources for ELAW’s website and other shared resources
- Collaborate with ELAW lawyers and other team members to provide high-quality information to partners
- Participate in committees and other activities to strengthen ELAW
- Support administrative tasks
- Manage multiple project types while balancing competing deadlines and priorities
Requirements:
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills in Spanish
- At least good working knowledge of English
- Recent law graduate; graduated from law school within the last five years
- Familiarity with environmental justice and environmental law, including related human rights law
- Experience researching court decisions from one or more Latin American countries
- Commitment to ELAW’s mission and public-interest work
- Ability to work successfully in cross-cultural settings
- J.D. or equivalent law degree that is the basic educational qualification for applying for a license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction, or willing to apply for bar membership or fulfill requirements to practice law
- 1–5 years of relevant legal experience; candidates with more than 5 years will not be considered
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines
- Ability to represent ELAW positively in professional settings
- Ability to work both independently and within a small team
- Professional fluency in Spanish and good working knowledge of English
- Legal work experience in Latin America
- Willingness to use technology platforms for virtual collaboration
- Flexible approach to working across time zones
- Desired: additional language skills, especially Portuguese and/or English fluency
- Desired: graduate degree in a relevant field if the law degree is an undergraduate degree
- Desired: initiative to research emerging legal and advocacy issues
- Desired: openness to international travel
- Desired: strong editing skills
- Desired: experience at public-interest law organizations
- Desired: experience managing legal interns
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health and life insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending account
- Professional development assistance
- A collaborative, values-driven culture committed to inclusivity and learning
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