Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Perform legal research and analysis to assist attorneys in defending communities and the environment.

• Draft legal research memos for partner attorneys, particularly in Spanish.

• Contribute to pleadings and court documents, including amicus curiae briefs.

• Meet with partner attorneys to gain insights into their work.

• Present and disseminate research as required.

• Develop legal resources for ELAW’s website and other collaborative tools.

• Work alongside ELAW attorneys and other team members to provide high-quality information to partners.

• Engage in committees and other initiatives to enhance ELAW.

• Assist with administrative tasks.

• Handle multiple types of projects while managing competing deadlines and priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Outstanding legal research and writing abilities in Spanish.

• Proficient working knowledge of English.

• Recent law school graduate; obtained a law degree within the last five years.

• Knowledge of environmental justice and environmental law, including associated human rights legislation.

• Experience in researching court rulings from one or more Latin American nations.

• Dedication to ELAW’s mission and public-interest initiatives.

• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments.

• J.D. or equivalent law degree that meets the educational prerequisites for licensure in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction, or willing to pursue bar membership or meet requirements for legal practice.

• 1–5 years of pertinent legal experience; candidates with over 5 years will not be considered.

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and communication skills.

• Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.

• Capability to represent ELAW favorably in professional environments.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team.

• Professional fluency in Spanish and a good working knowledge of English.

• Legal work experience in Latin America.

• Willingness to utilize technology platforms for virtual collaboration.

• Flexibility to work across various time zones.

• Desired: additional language skills, particularly Portuguese and/or fluency in English.

• Desired: advanced degree in a relevant field if the law degree is at the undergraduate level.

• Desired: initiative to investigate emerging legal and advocacy matters.

• Desired: openness to international travel.

• Desired: strong editing capabilities.

• Desired: experience in public-interest law organizations.

• Desired: experience in managing legal interns.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health and life insurance.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible spending account.

• Assistance with professional development.

• A collaborative, values-driven culture focused on inclusivity and continuous learning.