The Northern Rockies region is home to some of the last big wild spaces remaining in the lower 48 states. These are places where the howl of the wolf, the bugling of elk, and the great track of the grizzly bear offer vibrant proof that healthy, intact ecosystems remain part of our natural heritage. Earthjustice’s Northern Rockies Office works hard to defend these priceless natural resources. The office also works to block development of the region’s extensive fossil fuel deposits, which harm human health and the Earth’s climate, and to advance the region’s significant opportunities for a clean energy economy.

This is a significant opportunity for a dynamic leader to use their skills, the power of law, and the strength of partnership to deliver meaningful results for the environment, health, and communities in the Northern Rockies and across the nation. The Managing Attorney will lead a gifted team of attorneys and other staff, and work with them to chart a course for a key regional office of the largest public interest environmental law firm in the country. Litigation and management are equally important skill sets for this position, and the successful candidate will be committed to excellence in both areas.

Litigation Leadership and Strategy

• Provides litigation leadership by litigating personally and working collaboratively with attorneys in the office to maximize the quality and impact of the office’s total litigation effort.
• Manages, develops, and implements regional strategies that align with organization-wide strategic plans, core values, priorities, and other administrative policies and guidance.
• Manages and guides the development of the staff of the office to ensure they have the training, mentoring, resources, feedback, and support to maximize their performance and development.
• Develops and embraces practices and policies that promote a respectful and inclusive workplace and that foster community and teamwork among a diverse group of staff.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with clients and partners.
• Serves as a primary public face of the office and the organization, including by working effectively with the news media, government officials, and donors.
• Works closely and productively with Earthjustice’s policy, communications, and fundraising teams to advance programmatic and institutional goals.

 Management

• Recruits and hires qualified candidates who fit position requirements and the work environment.
• Effects and manages organizational change through strategic thinking and transparent communication.
• Collaborates with the Northern Rockies team to set clear direction aligned with Earthjustice strategy, mission, and vision.
• Creates a learning culture, including by fostering growth through creativity and risk-taking.
• Develops staff by identifying and encouraging training and professional development opportunities appropriate to role and creating development plans for all staff.
• Provides staff with consistent performance feedback, both positive and constructive, and acts as a coach and mentor.
• Ensures that any direct reports who have supervisory responsibility are properly executing those functions.
• Creates a respectful and inclusive work environment for team and models respectful and inclusive behavior.
• Promptly addresses micro-aggressions and other concerns brought to their attention.
• Resolves interpersonal conflict among team members and brings in outside facilitators as needed.
• Communicates effectively with staff and encourages them to raise concerns and provide ongoing feedback.
• Creates or identifies strategic opportunities for team building and individual and overall staff engagement
• with one another in order to strengthen teamwork, interaction, and collaboration.
• Values and uses individual differences and talents to improve employee satisfaction and the quality of
• collective work.
• Celebrates successes and helps team members to understand, manage, and learn from setbacks.

Continued Personal Learning

• Participates in organization-wide initiatives and trainings that contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
• Utilizes internal and external resources to support their personal and professional development in a way that increases awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.

Minimum Qualifications: