Litigation Assistant

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Earthjustice is the first and largest nonprofit environmental law firm in the world. Founded in 1971, we annually represent nearly 400 other non-profit organizations for free in more than 250 cases that promote a clean energy future, preserve our natural heritage and safeguard our health. Through big-impact litigation, policy advocacy and communications, we ensure that those who jeopardize the health of the planet are held accountable to the law.

Earthjustice’s Florida regional office is seeking a part-time Litigation Assistant to provide both substantive and administrative support to our legal staff.  Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment. The Florida regional office focuses principally on issues of water pollution, water law and climate change.  

Responsibilities:  The Litigation Assistant will assist the attorneys and Office Manager.  Tasks may include but not limited to the following:

• Preparation, service, and filing of court documents, including electronic filings;
• Organization and maintenance of case files and docket;
• Preparation and review of discovery materials in evidentiary proceedings;
• Case development, including factual and technical research and analysis;
• Weekly summary of significant news items and state regulatory bulletins;
• Creation of PowerPoint presentations;
• Operations management (e.g., receiving packages, managing office supplies); and
• General administrative assistance (answering phones, photocopying, proofreading, taking meeting minutes, scheduling, updating databases, communications with agencies and courts, clients, and counsel, monitoring court rules).

Qualifications: 

• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards. 
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills. 2 years of college preferred.
• Solid knowledge of word processing, databases and spreadsheets, Internet
• Ability to organize, set priorities among multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and function calmly under pressure.

We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a compensation package including excellent benefits.  Diversity is highly valued. 

To Apply:  Please send a letter explaining your qualifications, a resume, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three professional or academic references by e-mail to floffice_jobs@earthjustice.org . Subject line should read: Litigation Assistant Applicant.   Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

No telephone calls.