{"id":6542,"date":"2014-02-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-02-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/about-jobs\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:08:50","slug":"about-jobs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/about\/jobs","title":{"rendered":"Career Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <h1>\n    Careers at Earthjustice\n<\/h1>\n\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/254001540?h=a791af490e&#038;title=0&#038;byline=0&#038;portrait=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<p>At Earthjustice, we are driven by a passion for justice &mdash; for&nbsp;people and for the environment. As the premier nonprofit environmental law organization, we are uniquely qualified to deliver sweeping, on-the-ground results that make a real difference in our environment and our communities. We are here because the Earth needs a good&nbsp;lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>We believe a commitment to enhance and increase <a href=\"\/about\/commitment-to-justice\">community, justice, and impact<\/a> at Earthjustice is essential to achieve our mission.<\/p> \n\t<p><strong>Earthjustice offers a competitive compensation plan,<\/strong> as well as <a href=\"\/about\/jobs\/benefits\">a comprehensive benefits package<\/a>. We pay 100% of all health and welfare benefits premiums for the employee.<\/p>\n<p>Our&nbsp;health coverage includes medical, dental, prescription, vision and alternative care. We are proud to offer a generous vacation, sick leave and disability benefit package. Additional benefits include retirement plan, flexible spending account, company sponsored life insurance, and more.<\/p>\n<p>If you need reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application, interview, or some other portion of the selection process for a job at Earthjustice, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org?subject= Accommodation%20Request%20for%20Job%20Application\">jobs@earthjustice.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <h2>\n    Open Positions\n<\/h2>\n\t<p>For opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and law students &mdash; including internships, externships, and law clerkships &mdash; please visit our <a href=\"\/about\/student-opportunities\">student opportunities<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <p>Earthjustice expects to be adding litigation capacity in coming months to meet what we expect will be an onslaught of attacks on our bedrock laws and our environment, and to continue making progress in states and local government.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>If you want to join our legal team but don&#8217;t see a position below that matches your interests,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/general-application\">please submit your resume and a cover&nbsp;letter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"m-b-50\"><h3>Communications<\/h3><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/the-associate-director-of-public-affairs-and-communications-for-policy-legislation\">Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Policy &amp; Legislation<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Remote (U.S.) <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Washington, D.C.<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/director-public-affairs-campaigns\">Director, Public Affairs Campaigns<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Remote (U.S.) <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Washington, D.C.<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/public-affairs-research-media-analyst\">Public Affairs Research &amp; Media Analyst<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Remote (U.S.) <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Washington, D.C.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"m-b-50\"><h3>Development<\/h3><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/council-specialist\">Council Specialist<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Remote (U.S.) <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Denver, CO <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> New York, NY <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> San Francisco, CA<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/mid-level-giving-officer-i\">Mid-Level Giving Officer I<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Chicago, IL <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> New York, NY <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Philadelphia, PA<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/sr-major-gifts-officer\">Sr. Major Gifts Officer I<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Los Angeles, CA<\/p><\/div><div class=\"m-b-50\"><h3>Litigation<\/h3><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-attorney-fossil-fuels\">Associate Attorney, Fossil Fuels<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">New Orleans, LA<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-attorney-national-climate\">Associate Attorney, National Climate<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Any Earthjustice Office (Anchorage, AK <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Bozeman, MT <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Chicago, IL <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Denver, CO <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Honolulu, HI <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Houston, TX <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Juneau, AK <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Los Angeles, CA <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Miami, FL <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> New Orleans, LA <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> New York, NY <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Philadelphia, PA <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> San Francisco, CA <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Seattle, WA <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Tallahassee, FL <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Washington, D.C.)<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-attorney-northeast-regional-office\">Associate Attorney, Northeast Regional Office<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">New York, NY<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-attorney-northwest-regional-office\">Associate Attorney, Northwest Regional Office<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Seattle, WA<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/litigation-assistant-legal-practice-administrator-enforcement\">Litigation Assistant &amp; Legal Practice Administrator, Enforcement<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Washington, D.C.<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/senior-attorney-gulf-regional-office\">Senior Attorney, Gulf Regional Office<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Remote (U.S.) <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Houston, TX<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/senior-attorney-washington-dc-regional\">Senior Attorney, Washington DC Regional<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Washington, D.C.<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/two-year-legal-fellow-tribal-partnerships-program\">Two-Year Legal Fellow, Tribal Partnerships Program<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Chicago, IL <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Seattle, WA <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Washington, D.C.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"m-b-50\"><h3>Operations<\/h3><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/legal-operations-analyst\">Legal Operations Analyst<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Remote (U.S.) <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> San Francisco, CA<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/manager-integration-architect\">Manager, Integration Architect<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">New York, NY <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> San Francisco, CA <span class=\"separator--square color--grey-dark p-l-5 p-r-5\"><\/span> Washington, D.C.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"m-b-50\"><h3>Policy and Legislation<\/h3><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/legislative-director-for-courts-justice-administrative-law\">Legislative Director for Courts, Justice, &amp; Administrative Law<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Washington, D.C.<\/p><\/div>\n\t<h3>At Earthjustice Action<\/h3>\nOur sister organization, <a href=\"https:\/\/earthjusticeaction.org?utm_source=ej_careers\">Earthjustice Action<\/a>, is&nbsp;recruiting.\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/earthjusticeaction.org\/careers?utm_source=ej_careers\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSee Careers at Earthjustice Action\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h3 class=\"h3_type--page color--grey-dark\">Application Period Ended<\/h3><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">At this time, new applications are no longer being accepted for the following open positions. If&nbsp;you have already applied for one of these positions, the hiring team will send out updates as they review existing applications.<\/p><div class=\"m-b-60\"><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-attorney-alaska-regional-office\">Associate Attorney, Alaska Regional Office<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on February 9, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-attorney-gulf-regional\">Associate Attorney, Gulf Regional Office<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on February 27, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-attorney-northern-rockies\">Associate Attorney, Northern Rockies<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on February 9, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-attorney-sustainable-food-farming\">Associate Attorney, Sustainable Food &amp; Farming<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on January 12, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-director-courts-communications-and-special-projects\">Associate Director, Courts Communications &amp; Special Projects<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/earthjustice-is-seeking-to-hire-an-associate-director-operational-accounting\">Associate Director, Operational Accounting<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/associate-vice-president-of-community-justice-impact\">Associate Vice President of Community, Justice, &amp; Impact<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on September 22, 2025<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/director-of-community-justice-impact\">Director of Community, Justice, &amp; Impact<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on September 22, 2025<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/director-legal-ops-legal-systems-innovation\">Director, Legal Ops &amp; Legal Systems Innovation<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on January 20, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/director-service-desk\">Director, Service Desk<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/executive-assistant-operations\">Executive Assistant, Operations<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/hub-manager-right-to-zero\">Hub Manager, Right to Zero<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on February 23, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/managing-editor-donor-communications\">Managing Editor, Donor Communications<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on March 2, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/public-affairs-and-communications-strategist-right-to-zero\">Public Affairs and Communications Strategist, Right To Zero<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/senior-attorney-clean-energy-2\">Senior Attorney, Clean Energy<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on March 2, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/senior-attorney-environmental-enforcement\">Senior Attorney, Environmental Enforcement<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on February 4, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/senior-attorney-fossil-fuels\">Senior Attorney, Fossil Fuels<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on March 2, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/senior-attorney-northwest-regional-office\">Senior Attorney, Northwest Regional Office<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on February 1, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/sr-litigation-assistant-clean-energy\">Sr Litigation Assistant, Clean Energy<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed on January 12, 2026<\/p><p class=\"m-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/job\/workplace-operations-associate\">Workplace Operations Associate<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p_size--small m-t-0\">Applications closed<\/p><\/div>\n\t<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n     \t<li><a href=\"\/about\/jobs\/hiring-process\">Get Hired: The Application Process<\/a><\/li>\n     \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.jobvite.com\/earthjustice\/jobAlerts\" target=\"_blank\">Signup for Job Notifications<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\t<h2>Working at Earthjustice<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n     \t<li><a href=\"\/about\/jobs\/benefits\">Employee Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n     \t<li><a href=\"\/about\/jobs\/senior-attorney\">Senior Attorney Careers<\/a><\/li>\n     \t<li><a href=\"\/about\/jobs\/associate\">Associate Attorney Program<\/a><\/li>\n     \t<li><a href=\"\/about\/jobs\/law-clerk\">Law Clerk Program<\/a><\/li>\n     \t<li><a href=\"\/about\/student-opportunities\">Student Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n     \t<li><a href=\"\/about\/commitment-to-justice\">Commitment to Justice<\/a><\/li>\n     \t<li><a href=\"\/our-work\/partnerships\">Partnerships at Earthjustice<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <h2>Hybrid Work<\/h2>\n    <p>Earthjustice employs a &#8220;team-centered&#8221; approach to hybrid work, where teams collaboratively shape their unique workflow, including what work location &mdash; virtual or in-office &mdash; is best for them and the tasks at hand.<\/p>\n\t<h2>Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer<\/h2>\n<p>As an equal opportunity employer, Earthjustice 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, genetic information, or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.<\/p>\n\t<h2>Fair Chance Hiring<\/h2>\n<p>Earthjustice will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, and any applicable local ordinance, such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act, or the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Initiative. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.<\/p>\n<p>After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Earthjustice is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.<\/p>\n\t<h2>Our Values<\/h2>\n<p>Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, inclusion, 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/commitment-to-justice\">Our commitment to justice<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h2>Green 2.0 Pay Equity Pledge<\/h2>\n<p>As part of Green 2.0&#8217;s Transparency Report Card, Earthjustice is committed to ensuring <a href=\"https:\/\/diversegreen.org\/pay-equity-pledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pay equity<\/a> for people of color.<\/p>\n\t<h2>Live Well, Work Well<\/h2>\n<p>Earthjustice offers a competitive compensation plan, as well as <a href=\"\/about\/jobs\/benefits\">a&nbsp;comprehensive benefits package<\/a>. We pay 100% of all health and welfare benefits premiums for the employee.<\/p>\n<p>Our health coverage includes medical, dental, prescription, vision and alternative care. We are proud to offer a generous vacation, sick leave, and disability benefit package. 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