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| Company: | Earthjustice , TX | ||
| Job Title: | Senior Attorney, Energy |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Energy [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 78753 | ||
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| We seek an experienced Senior Attorney to join the Fuels Program. We use the power of the law to challenge the onslaught of new oil and gas infrastructure development that threatens climate, communities, and the environment. This position will focus on oil and gas infrastructure and related projects in the U.S. Gulf region, particularly Texas. The attorney in this position will be located in Texas in our Houston office or from their home office in the state. Senior Attorney, Fossil Fuels Program Location: Houston, TX Responsibilities: Lead complex cases and the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, trials, and oral advocacy. Develop cutting-edge legal theories and strategies. Work with clients, other attorneys, and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases. Work with our media and policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results. Train and mentor junior attorneys, including building their litigation skills in the course of legal advocacy. Build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of clients and other partner organizations. Develop and lead litigation campaigns and strategically integrate legal, advocacy, communication, and organizing strategies to achieve campaign goals. Engage in activities, including work with partners, funders, the media, and communities, that enhance the organization’s reputation and the attorney’s role as an “ambassador” of the organization. Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) degree. Admitted or willing to seek admission to the Texas bar. At least six years of legal experience, including substantial litigation experience. Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills required; trial skills a plus. Experience working with environmental law statutes. Experience working with communities and issues surrounding environmental health and oil and gas infrastructure, strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations. Ability to manage a litigation docket effectively, lead a litigation team, and work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations. Experience mentoring and supervising others. Contributes towards an equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages partnership, active listening, and integrating diverse perspectives. Supports Earthjustice’s core values of partnership, inclusion, justice and excellence. Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment. 78753 |
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| Company: | Earthjustice | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | Unspecified | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Houston, TX USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 77000 | ||
| Post Date: | 09/23/2025 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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