Associate or Senior Associate Attorney, Appellate Litigation

Job overview

The Associate or Senior Associate Attorney, Appellate Litigation role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with two required office days each week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The stated salary range is $100,000–$122,000 per year. The Environmental Law & Policy Center advances environmental policy and legal advocacy to protect natural resources and public health. The attorney supports appellate litigation and federal regulatory advocacy across the organization’s environmental programs. Through legal research, persuasive writing, court filings, agency comments, and collaboration with partners and experts, the role contributes to litigation and policy outcomes that protect the environment and communities.

What you'll do

• Work with managing and senior attorneys on appellate litigation and federal regulatory advocacy
• draft appellate briefs, motions, and technical and legal comments to agencies
• conduct legal and factual research
• prepare pleadings, declarations, motions, and discovery or Freedom of Information Act requests
• coordinate with experts and consultants
• engage clients and community partners
• collaborate with communications staff and engage with media on key cases
• oversee legal interns as applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

senior associate attorney

appellate litigation

environmental law

washington dc

hybrid

two office days

tuesday–wednesday

public interest

federal courts

$100k–$122k

domestic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a benefits package as attractive and competitive but does not list specific benefits.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with required office attendance Tuesdays and Wednesdays; estimated domestic travel is 10–20%.

About the employer

Environmental Law & Policy Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.