PRIMARY PURPOSE

Earthrise Law Center is Lewis & Clark Law School’s domestic environmental law clinic. Earthrise trains and educates law students by providing them with opportunities for direct involvement in legal work on complex environmental and natural resource issues. Earthrise also seeks to advance efforts to protect the environment by providing legal representation to public interest organizations and similar entities. The Earthrise Staff Attorney advances the aims of Earthrise by providing legal services…

to clients and working with students on the cases and projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Legal Representation

Provide legal representation of public interest environmental organizations and similar plaintiffs in complex administrative processes, environmental and natural resource law litigation, and policy analysis and development.
Participate in public comment opportunities and formulate litigation strategy.
Interact with clients, opposing counsel and the media.
Draft and file court documents.
Appear in court and administrative forums.

Instruction and Student Supervision

Instruct and supervise law students to facilitate their participation in all phases of administrative processes and/or litigation.
Participate in weekly class instructional activities and discussion of ongoing cases and ethical responsibilities.

Administrative and Operational Support

Contribute to the organization's fundraising efforts, including procuring and conducting low-bono fee work when available.
Contribute to the organization's administrative tasks, including filing, copying, mailing and accounting for business expenses.

Other Duties as Assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & BEHAVIORS

Proficient in legal research, writing, and litigation strategy development
Excellent communication skills across written, verbal, and interpersonal formats
Superior collaboration skills when working with students, colleagues, and external partners
Extremely strong organizational and time management skills in managing multiple cases
Proficient in legal research databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis
Ability to appropriately employ AI tools and guard against such tools’ misuse
Excellent judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
Superior ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments
Effective at mentoring and guiding learners in professional settings
Proficient in court filing systems and legal document management tools
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
Three years or more litigation experience
Active membership in Oregon Bar or willingness to waive in or take the next bar examination.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Litigation experience in pollution/regulatory areas or land use. Other areas of experience will be considered.
Experience working in higher education settings or interest in doing so
Preferred Tech: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis and appropriate use of AI tools in legal practice
Experience with Google Drive, Zoom, and other collaboration tools.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Travel: Some may be required for court appearances or meetings
In Person: This position is in person and on campus.

PAY RATE

FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting at $85,000 per year, with consideration for experience

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