Description
BACKGROUND ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT
The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is America’s environmental watchdog. We are a nonprofit
organization dedicated to protecting public health and our natural world by holding polluters and
government agencies accountable under the law. We advocate for tough but fair environmental standards
and empower communities fighting for clean air and water.
Our team of lawyers, analysts, communications staff, and engineers provide support to communities
fighting David vs. Goliath battles against some of the biggest polluters in the U.S. We sue not only
corporations that don’t follow the law, but also federal and state agencies when they fail to do their jobs
protecting the environment.
POSITION OVERVIEW
EIP is accepting applications for an Attorney at the Staff or Senior level to join our team working to hold
industrial polluters and federal and state agencies accountable for compliance with the Clean Air Act and
Clean Water Act. Working with EIP’s team of lawyers, analysts and engineers, the Staff or Senior Attorney
will work to reduce air and water pollution from industrial sources through federal and state
administrative permitting and rulemaking processes. EIP works across the United States, but this position
will have a special focus on industrial sources located in Texas and Louisiana. The position will ideally be
based in Texas or Louisiana and may require occasional travel in these states or to other locations within
the United States. Applicants that are not located in Texas or Louisiana but are willing to seek admission
to the Texas or Louisiana bar will be considered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, analyze, and execute legal strategies to reduce air and water pollution.
- Perform a range of litigation and legal tasks to support administrative advocacy and litigation
efforts, including: legal research; drafting comments, complaints, motions, and briefs; and oral
advocacy. - Work with internal and external experts to develop the factual, technical, and scientific bases
to support EIP’s advocacy efforts. - Represent EIP and other organizations in federal and state litigation, administrative
proceedings, and public meetings. - Manage client relationships and work effectively within coalitions.
- Work with EIP’s communications and research teams to develop and execute communications
strategies and reports.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- An active bar membership in good standing in Texas or Louisiana (or a willingness to apply
for admission to one of these bars within six months of accepting the job). - 3+ years of legal experience and experience in environmental and/or administrative law for
a Staff Attorney, or 8+ years of experience for a Senior Attorney. - Clean Air Act and/or Clean Water Act experience.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, organizational, oral communication, and interpersonal
skills. - Passion for protecting public health and the environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
- Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working with members of communities
directly impacted by pollution. - Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.
COMPENSATION
EIP offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based
on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. For this position, the salary range is
$80,000 - $105,000 at the Staff Attorney level or $105,000 - $145,000 at the Senior Attorney level.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EIP is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, EIP is committed to employment
practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with 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.
