Senior Attorney, Clean Energy 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 Clean Energy Program (CEP) is comprised of more than 50 attorneys and professional staff, based in locations across the country. The Clean Energy Program litigates and advocates across the country to secure a clean and equitable electricity grid, cut power sector emissions and hold polluters accountable, and electrify our building and transportation sectors. Specifically, we work before public utility commissions, in the courts, at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal and state agencies, to end our nation’s reliance on dirty, expensive, and outdated coal-fired power; clean up toxic coal ash; stop a rush to build new gas generation and cut existing gas use; scale and increase access to clean energy resources; advance electrification; and build a more equitable energy system.

 

Position Summary
Earthjustice is looking for a collaborative and experienced Senior Attorney to join a team of FERC and DOE practitioners within the Clean Energy Program. This attorney will help the FERC/DOE team navigate thorny appellate litigation issues— such as justiciability concerns, remedies, and interpretation of statutes, regulations, and tariffs— that affect our clients’ ability to vindicate their rights. 

This attorney is expected to provide research and to advise FERC/DOE case teams on a variety of appellate matters ranging from brief structure and argument framing to litigation strategies and novel or difficult legal issues that arise during litigation. Aside from direct litigation, this role will develop subject matter expertise in FERC-jurisdictional matters for a region and/or topic area (e.g.. electric transmission regulations and processes) and help the FERC/DOE team remain current on legal developments that impact FERC/DOE litigation and advocacy.

The attorney will also coordinate with Earthjustice’s Strategic Legal Advocacy team on matters that cross over with FERC/DOE litigation and advocacy.

 

This is a non-supervisory position, and the Senior Attorney is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule and may work hybrid from the following locations: Washington D.C., New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, or San Francisco.

 

Please note that the percentage breakdowns provided above serve as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the job’s requirements.

 

We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment.

 

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by experience level and location.
San Francisco and New York City: $175,500 -$217,100 
Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles: $166,700-$206,200
Philadelphia: $158,000-$195,400

 

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing Sample

Preference will be given to candidates who apply by May 20, 2026. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start in the immediate future.

 

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application.