[Hiring] Staff Attorney @Center for Climate Integrity

Role Description

• Research and analyze legal issues relevant to ongoing lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry, new theories of liability, and other strategies/means of engagement;
• Monitor ongoing lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry and the broader legal landscape;
• Assist in the preparation of amicus curiae briefs;
• Assist in the development of programs/events that educate the legal community on the need for fossil-fuel industry accountability.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
• 5+ years of experience as a legal practitioner working in a relevant field;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with staff and stakeholders across a decentralized organization;
• A flexible approach to work with a willingness to travel, as needed;
• Familiarity with impact litigation, issue advocacy and/or governmental affairs.

Requirements

• CCI is an all-remote organization, and candidates will need to arrange for some of their own infrastructure and tools.
• A laptop computer and cell phone will be provided, but the selected candidate will be required to have access to:
• Workspace
• Reliable internet connection

Benefits

• CCI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and opportunities for professional development.

Conditions of Employment

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• New hires must complete an I-9 Form on the first day of employment verifying their identity and employment authorization.
• CCI does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Completion of a background check and reference check is a precondition for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• CCI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
• People of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and women and non-binary people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

• Deadline to apply is 11:59PM on November 25, 2026.