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Legal Assistant
Oakland, CA Legal Assistant - Join the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***'s Environmental Law Program! Job Title: Legal Assistant Department: Legal Location: Oakland, CA Salary: $62,000 per year Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plan The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, a leading environmental organization, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its national legal team. As part of the Environmental Law Program (ELP), the Legal Assistant will provide litigation support, conduct legal and factual research, and manage programmatic aspects of ELP. This is a full-time, on-site position in Oakland, CA. Duties and Responsibilities: - Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other ELP staff to complete litigation tasks - Edit, format, and prepare legal documents - Communicate with court clerks, file and serve documents on time - Interview potential standing declarants and draft standing declarations - Draft and submit Freedom of Information Act and Public Records Act requests - Monitor and report relevant information for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** campaigns - Conduct research and prepare reports to support campaigns - Track and record the status of litigation and rulemaking - Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed - Occasionally work overtime to meet deadlines or handle emergencies Requirements: - Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-suite, with strong Excel and Word skills - Solid research, writing, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently and in teams, make timely decisions, and handle multiple assignments - Commitment to continuous learning and understanding of systems of oppression - Positive, constructive attitude with a sense of humor and kindness Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of energy and climate data sources and government climate/energy policy and litigation procedures Salary and Benefits: - Salary: $62,000 per year, non-negotiable - Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plan - Category 6, non-exempt, represented position Equal Opportunity Employer: The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members based on merit, qualifications, lived experience, and skills. The organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual |
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