What is it like to work at Earthjustice?

Do you dream of working for Earthjustice?

Do you dream of getting to fight for the planet and meaningful change?

Well, get ready to learn a little more about how to make those dreams a reality…

We are thrilled to announce that Abigail Dillen, President of Earthjustice, will be kicking off our 2026 Climate Pro Bono Bootcamp.

I’ve seen the outline for her remarks, and I can’t wait to be inspired and uplifted by her words.

This is more than just an opening session…

It’s a chance to hear directly from one of the leading voices in environmental law about what it takes to turn passion into impact.

Abigail will share insights from the front lines of climate litigation, reflect on the power of pro bono advocacy, and challenge all of us to think bigger about the role we can play in driving change.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore climate work or already deeply engaged, her perspective will set the tone for a bootcamp designed to equip, connect, and energize.

Because, after Abigail’s keynote presentation concludes, that’s when the real work begins.

We’ll dive into practical skills, talk about how to take your experience international, and show you how to integrate climate pro bono into your career, no matter what.

So, what are you waiting for?

Secure your spot now!

Hi! I’m Matthew Karmel, founder of the planetary lawyer project and Chair of the Environmental and Sustainability Law Group at Offit Kurman. (Any views expressed are my own. Nothing here is legal advice.)

I started my career as an associate with a single pro bono climate client and am now the head of a cutting edge climate-focused practice group at a full-service AMLaw 200 law firm.

I started this newsletter to help you build your own climate-friendly legal career by sharing hard-won lessons from my own career, short interviews with other climate-focused lawyers, legal developments, and relevant job opportunities.

This week’s issue is sponsored by Green Pro Bono, a nonprofit that matches lawyers with climate-related pro bono work. There are such a wide range of opportunities for lawyers that want to have an impact to collaborate with Green Pro Bono. Click here to get involved and start doing pro bono climate work.

Now, look no further for insights on all things climate, as well as resources from our sponsors!

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Partner or Of Counsel – Energy & Utilities. Downey Brand. Multiple locations. Experience: Not specified. Salary: $300,000 – $800,000.

Associate, Energy & Infrastructure. Orrick. Multiple US offices. Experience: 2+ yrs. Salary range: $260,000 – $435,000.

Associate, Energy & Infrastructure (M&A). Orrick. Multiple US offices. Experience: 2+ yrs. Salary range: $260,000 – $435,000.

Associate, Environmental Transactional. Proskauer. New York. Experience: 2-4 yrs. Salary range: $215,000- 415,000.

Junior/Mid-Level Associate, Environmental. Proskauer. New York. Experience: 2-4 yrs. Salary range: $215,000- 415,000.

Project Attorney, Transactions. Orrick. Wheeling, WV. Experience: 2-6 yrs. Salary: $90,000 - $135,000.

Energy & Infrastructure Associate. Orrick. Multiple Locations. Experience: 2-9 yrs. Salary: $240,000 - $435,000.

Energy, Transportation & Infrastructure Associate. Sidley. Multiple Locations. Experience: 3+ yrs. Salary: $310,000 - $445,000.

Environmental Associate Attorney. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP. Multiple Locations. Experience: 3-5 yrs. Salary: $260,000-$365,000.

Associate, Land Use. Cox Castle. San Francisco. Experience: 3-5 yrs. Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000.

Projects Associate (M&A/Dev). Norton Rose Fulbright. Multiple Locations. Experience: 3-6 yrs. Salary $260,000- $420,000.

Energy and Infrastructure - Offtake/PPA Associate. Orrick. Multiple Locations. Experience. 3-9 yrs. Salary: $260,000 - $435,000.

Energy Regulatory Associate. Husch Blackwell. Austin, TX. Experience: 4-6 yrs. Salary: Not specified.

Energy Transactional Project Development Associate. Troutman Pepper Locke. Multiple Locations. Experience 4-7 yrs. Salary: $295,000 - $370,000.

Energy and Infrastructure Midlevel Associate. Morgan Lewis. Multiple Locations. Experience: 4-5 yrs. Salary: $225,000 - $435,000.

Senior Associate Attorney – Energy & Utilities. Downey Brand. Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA. Experience: 5-8 yrs. Salary: $195,000 - $256,000.

Energy & Climate Solutions/Tax Associate. Wilson Sonsini. Multiple Locations. Experience: 6+ yrs. Salary: $390,000 – $435,000.

Environmental Attorney. FBT Gibbons. Newark, NJ. Experience: 6+ yrs. Salary: $195,000-$210,000.

Land Use & General Government Advice Attorney. Renne Public Law Group, Sacramento and San Francisco. Experience: 6-10 yrs. Salary range: $220,000 - $250,000.

Senior Environmental Attorney. Allen Matkins. Multiple Locations. Experience: 7-10 yrs. Salary range: $315,000-345,000.

General Counsel. GreenSpark Solar. Rochester, NY (Hybrid). Experience: 2 yrs. Salary: $150,000 - $200,000.

Principal Tax Attorney. NextEra Energy. Juno Beach, FL. Experience: 3 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions. Xylem. Charlotte, NC. Experience: 3 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Associate General Counsel (Commercial). Base Power. Austin, TX. Experience: 4 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Director, Transactions & Finance. Reunion. Multiple Locations (Hybrid). Experience: 5 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Mid-Level Intellectual Property Attorney. BorgWarner. Detroit, MI. Experience: 5 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Product Counsel. FlexGen. Delray Beach, FL. Durham, NC. (Remote). Experience: 5 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Legal Counsel. SPAN. San Francisco, CA. Experience: 5 yrs. Salary: $149,999 – $199,800.

Corporate Counsel. Voltus. Multiple Locations (Remote). Experience: 5 yrs. Salary: $140,000 - $160,000.

Counsel - Oakland or Washington DC. Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Multiple Locations (Hybrid). Experience: 6 yrs. Salary: $169,000 - $304,000.

Senior Counsel- Employment Law. WM. Houston, TX. Experience: 6 yrs. Salary: not specified.

Senior Regulatory Counsel. IGS Energy. Ohio (Remote). Experience: 6 yrs. Salary: $110,850.00 - $177,360.00.

Senior Counsel. Clearway Energy Group. Multiple Locations (Hybrid). Experience: 7 yrs. Salary: $200,000 - $230,000.

Senior Legal Counsel. Greenvolt. Boston, MA (Hybrid). Experience: 7 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Senior Legal Counsel / Head of Legal. Food Impact Partners. Alameda, CA. Experience: 10 yrs. Salary: $200-250k.

Senior Legal Counsel. Woodside Energy Ltd. Houston, TX. Experience: 8 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Senior Corporate Counsel - Environmental Litigation & Regulatory. Republic Services. Phoenix, AZ. Experience: 8 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Assistant General Counsel - Finance. Zelestra. US (Remote). Experience: 8 yrs. Salary: $150,000 - $280,000.

Principal Counsel - Risk Management. Geosyntec. Chicago, IL. Acton, MA (Hybrid/Remote). Experience: 10 yrs. Salary: $141,510- $226,415.

Director, Real Estate Counsel. Prologis. Multiple Locations. Experience: 10 yrs. Salary: $165,000 - $230,000.

General Counsel. Picarro, Inc. Santa Clara, CA (Onsite). Experience: 10 yrs. Salary: $240,000 to $290,000.

General Counsel. Gotion, Inc. Fremont, California. Experience: 10 yrs. Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 USD.

General Counsel. Neurophos. Austin, TX. San Mateo, CA. Experience: 15 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Deputy General Counsel, Litigation. Enovix. San Francisco, CA. Experience: 15 yrs. Salary: $200,000-$350,000.

Environmental Attorney. ExxonMobil. Houston, TX. Experience: 5 yrs. Salary: Not Specified.

Logistics Legal Counsel (EM7127). Samsung SDS America. Multiple Locations (Hybrid). Experience: 5 yrs. Salary: $120,000 ~ $170,000 per year.

Policy Analyst / Director. Tuleyome. Woodland, CA. Experience: 3 yrs. Salary: $60,000 to $85,000/annually.

Senior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1 / 2 / 3 - NY HELPS. Department of Environmental Conservation - New York State. Buffalo, NY. Experience: Not Specified. Salary: $66951 to $121413.

Assistant Attorney General - Conservation. State of Oklahoma. Multiple Locations. Experience: Not Specified. Salary: Not Specified.

Executive Director. Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. Berkeley, CA (Hybrid). Experience: Not Specified. Salary: $160,000–$200,000.

Attorney. State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Tallahassee, FL. Experience: Not Specified. Salary: $61,336.50 to $80,000.00.

Senior Attorney. State of Florida - Department of Environmental Protection. Tallahassee, FL. Experience: 2 yrs. Salary: $73,688.42.

Attorney: Affirmative Environmental Litigation for NYS (3863). Office of the Attorney General - New York State. New York, NY. Experience: 5 yrs. Salary: $83,594 - $178,463 + $4,000 location pay.

Legal Director. Public Citizen. Washington, DC. Experience: 10 yrs. Salary: $169,762-$179,809.

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