One-Year Project Attorney, Tribal Partnerships Program

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.

Earthjustice’s Tribal Partnerships Program focuses on environmental advocacy on behalf of tribes and Indigenous communities, including:

• Protecting Indigenous and public lands and waters from harmful exploitation;
• Preventing dangerous rollbacks of health and safety standards;
• Defending biodiversity;
• Advancing a clean energy transition;
• Improving air and drinking water quality;
• Defending sacred places;
• Enforcing pollution control laws; and
• Assisting recipients of federal grants and contracts aimed at addressing climate change, environmental injustice, pollution, and toxic exposures. 

The Tribal Partnerships Program (“TPP”) is seeking a one-year Project Attorney with 5-7 years of litigation experience to support the team while a team member is on leave. Under the supervision of the Managing Attorney, the Project Attorney will support TPP’s litigation and legal advocacy. This is a full-time role at 37.5 hours/week. The successful candidate may work remotely from the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from one of Earthjustice’s offices and must be willing to travel as needed. We are seeking those who can begin in March 2026 and work for 12 months.

Responsibilities 

• Support litigation in federal and state courts to advance Earthjustice’s mission.
• Conduct administrative advocacy before federal agencies and state and local governments.
• Develop and execute other types of advocacy campaigns in collaboration with other Earthjustice attorneys as well as Earthjustice lobbyists and communications staff.
• Collaborate with co-counsel in other organizations and oversee the work of outside experts.
• Join other Earthjustice staff in planning and strategy development as appropriate.
• Help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and work with colleagues, clients, and partners in a manner consistent with those efforts. 

Qualifications 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Active bar membership in working location.
• 5-7 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in and understanding of Federal Indian law, tribal law, and environmental law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Initiative, judgment, a collegial work style and a strong work ethic.
• Ability and willingness to travel for case work and internal meetings.
• Strong preference for those with experience working with Indigenous, frontline community and/or NGO clients. 

Compensation We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by experience level and working location. The annual salary ranges for this role are: 

• New York, NY and San Francisco, CA: $164,900 - $175,500
• Chicago, IL; Honolulu, HI; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, D.C.: $156,700 - $166,700
• Anchorage & Junea, AK; Denver, CO; and Philadelphia, PA: $148,400 - $158,000
• Bozeman, MT; Houston, TX; and Miami & Tallahassee, FL: $140,200 - $149,200
• Remote (US): varies by location
  

To Apply Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Applications submitted by 5:00pm PT on Sunday, February 1, 2026 will be given priority, and applications received after may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

• 1-2 page resume that includes sample matters (name and docket number) that you have litigated.
• 1-2 page cover letter. The letter should describe: (i) The reasons you are interested in working Earthjustice; (ii) The location(s) where you would prefer to work, your preferences regarding in-office work, and any particular requirements or flexibility on these issues; (iii) Your strengths, expertise, and specific areas of interest within Earthjustice’s