About the role#
The Environmental Justice Law Fellowship is a two-year temporary position designed for new attorneys with less than two years of experience. You will work within the Legal Division, focusing on equity and environmental justice initiatives. This program supports the Air District's collaboration with the Environmental Justice and Community Engagement Office.
Depending on your bar admission status at the time of hire, you will be placed as either a Staff Attorney or a Staff Attorney Trainee. Trainees must obtain California bar admission within 12 months of their start date to transition into the Staff Attorney role.
What you'll do#
- Research legal issues and prepare legal documents, including opinions, briefs, and contracts.
- Advise departmental management on authority, jurisdiction, and operational procedures.
- Attend departmental, board, and committee meetings to provide legal input.
- Investigate legal claims and prepare reports with recommended actions.
- Represent the Air District in court and administrative hearings.
- Review ordinances, resolutions, and contracts for legal sufficiency.
- Monitor legal developments and evaluate their impact on Air District operations.
- Assist in reviewing air quality regulations and policies.
- Support special projects as requested.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- A law degree from an accredited law school.
- For Staff Attorney: Current membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
- For Staff Attorney Trainee: Current process of gaining admission to the California bar.
Location & details#
- Location: 375 Beale St, San Francisco, California.
- Work Modality: Flexible/Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time, two-year temporary term.
- Salary: $102,720.40 to $186,655.57 annually.
About Bay Area Air District
The Bay Area Air District is a regional government agency founded in 1955. It regulates stationary sources of air pollution across nine counties surrounding the San Francisco Bay. The agency focuses on air quality, climate protection, and public health. It maintains a staff of 488 employees based in San Francisco.
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