17-Mar-2025

Harvard Law School

68111BR

Job Summary

The Environmental & Energy Law Program (EELP) is seeking a Staff Attorney to support EELP’s legal and policy research related to the federal government’s ability to address complex public health and climate challenges in light of changing administrative law doctrines. The Attorney will support EELP’s engagement with scholars, regulators, NGOs, and private sector actors to consider new doctrinal approaches and principles. They will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Managing Attorney on this project, Fellows, and student Research Assistants and collaborate with the Emmett Environmental Law and Policy Clinic at HLS.  

Position Description

As a Staff Attorney, you will:

• Work with the EELP team to develop and implement EELP’s strategy focused on administrative law doctrines and evolving federal policies 
• Track and analyze emerging issues in administrative law at the federal level and in scholarship 
• Prepare legal analyses that support the implementation of EELP’s administrative law strategy 
• In conjunction with the Executive Director, Faculty, Managing Attorney, and Emmett Environmental Law and Policy Clinic help support the recently launched moot court 
• Represent EELP in partnerships with other academic institutions, think tanks, and NGOs 
• Contribute to ongoing EELP projects, including tracking and analyzing federal and state environmental, energy, and climate regulation and initiatives  

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a J.D. at least three years ago, have at least three years of relevant experience, and be admitted to a state bar.  

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have: 

• Superior research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise judgment and discretion
• Extensive familiarity with a wide range of environmental statutes and case law and appellate litigation experience  
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial, self-motivated environment  
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with experience of managing a team of attorneys and projects 

Working Conditions

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Travel opportunities may arise. The right candidate can operate independently in a work environment of multiple priorities and also must work well as a member of the team.  

Additional Information

This is a one-year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.  

We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. 

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources. 

Work Format Details

While the position is based in Cambridge, MA, the role has opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to business need and manager review and approval.  

About Us

Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

General Administration

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

365057 Legal Professional

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

057

Department

Environmental & Energy Law Program (EELP)

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status

Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Identity, License/Cert.

Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify this excellence while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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