Paralegal (0948)

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented legal assistant/junior paralegal to join our vibrant and expanding team. In this position, you will provide essential support to our legal team and work closely with our communications and philanthropy teams as well. Experience with US litigation is a plus for this position, but it is not a pre-requisite. Only candidates based in Los Angeles will be considered. This is a hybrid working schedule and the successful candidate will be required to be in the office a minimum of two days a week.

ClientEarth USA is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that operates as part of the global ClientEarth network of branches, representative offices, subsidiaries and partners, working in over 60 countries, with a shared vision of a future where people and planet thrive together. ClientEarth has been fearlessly fighting for our planet in more than 30 countries for nearly two decades and has a proven track record of success around the globe. We’ve developed an unrivalled expertise in using corporate, environmental, and human rights law to change the way multinational companies do business – for the sake of our planet.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Jay Rossiter, Managing Attorney at Client Earth USA Jay joined ClientEarth in 2024 and is based in Los Angeles.

Main Duties

• Independently conduct factual and legal research to gather case law, statutes, and other relevant information to support litigation and regulatory matters.
• Draft, format, and edit legal documents including briefs, motions, declarations, and evidentiary materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to court requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team by scheduling meetings, managing litigation calendars, tracking deadlines, and maintaining organized case files.

See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.

Role requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree
• Experience drafting, formatting and editing a variety of legal documents
• Experience with Westlaw, PACER, and other-litigation-related platforms
• A strong interest in the intersection of climate change issues and the law

See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

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Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 60% of their month, with the other 40% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Read more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on our website.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the existing legal right to work in the United States

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties