Program/Legal Assistant, Climate and Air Program–Boulder, CO
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Job Title: Program/Legal Assistant, Climate and Air Program
Location: Boulder, CO
Hours and Compensation: DOE
Application Deadline: Not listed
Posted on: April 30
Organization Overview
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy,Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.
Overall Function
The Program and Legal Assistant will be a critical member of EDF’s Climate and Air Program, providing timely administrative support to EDF’s General Counsel and a large and growing team of attorneys. The Program and Legal Assistant will play a key role in achieving the core goals of the Climate and Air Program by providing administrative and logistical support to the team and ensuring smooth operation of day-to-day activities.
In addition, the Program and Legal Assistant will oversee and maintain a database of essential organizational litigation related documents as well as climate and air program legal and regulatory documents, as well as assist attorneys with the production, filing and serving of legal documents such as policy comments, court pleadings, public utilities commission submissions, etc. The Program and Legal Assistant will also have the opportunity to work on special projects as assigned, such as conducting research in support of senior policy experts and attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative responsibilities for EDF’s General Counsel and other members of the team.
- Arrange, coordinate, and manage logistics for EDF staff and consultants for internal meetings.
- Collaborate with Program Associate to assist EDF’s General Counsel in managing calendar and commitments, managing organization’s litigation docket and litigation related activities, assisting with management of cross-cutting organizational legal issues, and organizing weekly planning meetings.
- Process and submit staff expense reports, consultant invoices, and check requests. Coordinate with Program Associate and Business Manager to track the Climate and Air Program’s legal and regulatory budget and develop monthly budget forecasts.
- Assist with timely in-house research, writing, and analyses as needed.
- Develop, maintain and update document management systems to enable access to resources across the network of attorneys working on clean air issues.
- Foster collaboration and help identify specific legal research projects that may be of use across multiple cases.
- Assist with planning and events logistics as needed.
- Assist in carrying out other central administrative responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in environmental science, policy or related field. Demonstrated interest, and/or experience in environmental advocacy is preferred.
- Successful candidates will have academic or previous experience supporting a team of legal professionals including experience producing, proofing and filing complex administrative and legal documents.
- Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Excel, Word, and Internet research as well as legal research databases.
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience.
- Ability to work independently and to support a highly motivated fast-paced team, using independent judgment required to plan, prioritize, and organize pressing workload.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements. Apply here.
