Associate Attorney - 2 year term with potential for extension
Environmental Law & Policy CenterChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted September 10, 2025
98940 - 106000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest's leading environmental advocacy organization, specializing in clean air, water, energy, and transportation. We protect the region's environment through litigation, policy advocacy, and sound science, demonstrating that sustainability can coexist with economic growth. Our focus on accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives and defending natural places sets us apart in advancing climate solutions effectively.
Job Description
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is seeking two Public Interest Attorneys with 2 years of legal experience to join their Litigation Fellows program. The program offers a chance to work on innovative public interest litigation, environmental advocacy, and climate solutions to protect public health, ecosystems, and communities. The program is actively seeking candidates from 2026-2028, with potential for extension.
Requirements
- Law school graduate with at least two years of litigation experience.
- Accepted/eligible to submit to bar admission in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Washington DC.
- Strong academic record and excellent writing/analytical skills.
- Litigation experience and engagement on policy/political issues (a plus).
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits (including PSLF eligibility)
