Description:

NRDC is seeking an Attorney to work with the Litigation Team in any of NRDC's U.S. offices.

Position Summary:
The Attorney litigates cases on behalf of NRDC and outside partners, with the ability to lead record-review cases in federal or state trial or appellate courts with limited oversight by a Senior Attorney. This role also entails participating in other Team-development or institutional work.

The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035).  

Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
Active litigation (~85-90%)

Litigate cases on behalf of NRDC and its partners, including leading record-review cases, drafting complaints and briefs, conducting legal research, and negotiating with opposing counsel, with limited oversight by a Senior Attorney.
Develop or hone oral argument and other court presentation skills, with oversight by a Senior Attorney.
Work within a case team to litigate complex cases, including discovery cases that may go to trial, with substantial oversight by a Senior Attorney.
Develop client, co-counsel, and coalition relationships within NRDC and with outside partners.
Research and act as a team-wide resource, as needed, on cross-cutting litigation issues.

Other team collaboration or institutional engagement (~10-15%)

Supervise and mentor the work of legal interns, litigation assistants, and more junior attorneys on specific assignments, including by giving timely feedback and helping with project management.
Contribute to the Team and NRDC's litigation capacity in other ways, such as by serving on institutional committees, presenting trainings, drafting guidance documents, building relationships with other components of NRDC and allied groups, and engaging in development outreach.

The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position's responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education & Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent.
Admission to the state bar in the jurisdiction in which the applicant intends to practice.
Minimum 3 to 8 years of post-law school experience, including active litigation experience, with at least 4 years of post-law school experience preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies:

Demonstrated competency in working with people with different social identities than the applicant's own (including race, gender, sexual identity or orientation, age, class, and disability).
A strong conceptual and practical knowledge of litigation processes.
Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
Ability to lead medium-complexity cases, including record-review cases, with limited oversight from a Senior Attorney, managing all aspects of the case.
Ability to participate in and contribute to discovery cases and cases that go to trial.
Knowledge of environmental and/or administrative law and issues of federal practice.
Ability to mentor and support less experienced staff, build collaborative and respectful relationships within the Team and across NRDC, and foster a culture of dignity and belonging.
Ability to travel occasionally to other NRDC U.S. offices, and attend court hearings and other case-related meetings, as appropriate (approximately 10% or less of total working time annually).
Demonstrated commitment to public service, equity, or social justice.
Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles.