Earthjustice is hiring a
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Seattle, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Houston, Denver, Bozeman, Chicago, Tallahassee, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups to engage on the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Earthjustice’s DC Regional Program works to protect community health from pollution. We use litigation, administrative advocacy, and partnership to advocate for more-protective national air quality standards, national safeguards against hazardous air pollutants, prevention of chemical disasters at industrial facilities, clean waterways, climate protection, and more, all with an eye toward advancing equity and justice.
The Toxic Exposure and Health Program plays a vital role in Earthjustice’s mission to defend the right of all people to a healthy environment. This Program’s work focuses on addressing the many ways that people are exposed to and harmed by toxic chemicals, with a special focus on federal regulatory programs like the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Program’s work also intersects with broader advocacy related to clean air, clean water, pesticides, drinking water, waste, climate, energy, and biodiversity.
The Legal Practice Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the DC Regional Office (based in Washington DC) and the Toxic Exposure and Health Program (staff based in New York City, Washington DC and remote). Responsibilities include a variety of complex administrative functions and litigation/program support; hiring and onboarding new staff; facilities; and finance administrative collaboration.
This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The location for this role is Washington, DC and the person hired will need to reside within commuting distance from Earthjustice’s Washington, DC Office. Periodic travel to New York City may be required.
Responsibilities
Administrative or Operations Management (40%)
Administrative Support
Human Resources
Information Technology
Coordinate with IT staff to ensure smooth roll-out of new or updated equipment and software, and to decommission and recycle old equipment.
Provide local technical support for computers and peripherals, network equipment and connections, phone videoconference systems, projectors, and office equipment; coordinate with IT staff and outside vendors as needed to resolve issues.
Coordinate set up of computer and phone for new staff, interns, and volunteers, and coordinate with IT to configure new network accounts.
Monitor IT equipment and software to ensure sufficient coverage for all staff, interns, volunteers, and visitors; submit and track requests for new computers and equipment; ensure existing equipment is in good working condition and coordinate replacement as needed.
Financial Management (25%)
Manage accounts payable and client billing.
Manage vendors.
Process employee expense reimbursements.
Monitor, review and approve payment of expenses billed to office credit cards.
Track and submit donated time and discounted services for audit purposes.
Assist Managing Attorneys and litigation Vice President with budget development and reforecasting, coordinate with outside staff and departments as needed; track spending in accordance with approved budget.
Litigation and Program Support (35%):
Qualifications:
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Compensation is based on experience and location.
Salary range in Washington, DC: $98,100 - $109,000
To Apply:
Applicants should submit by April 14, 2024:
Applications, including those submitted after April 14, may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given 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.
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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