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Legal Assistant/Paralegal

• United States – Remote OK
• Full-Time

Position: Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Reports Directly to: Legal Director

Location: Remote, flexible within the U.S., Eastern time zone preferred

ABOUT CATF:

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet’s atmosphere. Our team of 150+ experts and advocates (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.

ROLE:

This full-time staff person will provide administrative, legal research, and litigation support services for CATF’s nine member attorney Legal team, and the CATF programs they serve. Responsibilities include legal research, basic editing, formatting, and cite-checking for government filings (including federal and state rulemaking comments, briefs, and letters), making filings on behalf of the lawyers and program leaders, and administrative tasks such as Legal team file management, scheduling meetings, working with the team on client communications, keeping track of litigation and administrative deadlines, and assisting the Legal team members in their support of CATF-wide initiatives. We are looking for a positive team player who has a genuine interest and some background in the work we do. Prior paralegal experience, whether for a litigation team or a legal practice is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participating in legal team teleconference and video calls, and other case specific meetings where relevant to assigned cases and as directed by Legal team members.
• Creating, organizing, and maintaining case files and contacts, including assisting in the development of a full online system for locating Legal team past work.
• Tracking and calendaring deadlines for administrative rulemakings, court cases, and internal reviews for the Legal team.
• Tracking dockets and issues relevant to the work of the legal team, including monitoring the Federal Register, tracking court dockets, agency websites, media outlets, and other sites as requested by Legal team members.
• Basic editing of documents for filing, including proof-reading, cite checking, formatting, producing tables of contents and authorities, collecting and assembling exhibits.
• Communicating with agency and court personnel, and filing and service of paper and electronic copies of documents with agency dockets and courts.
• Processing and tracking new matter Board approval requests, internal legal topic updates, and other internal administrative documentation, as requested by Legal team members.
• Maintaining CATF’s client list, assisting with scheduling and managing client update newsletters, topical webinars, and the like.
• Assisting CATF’s Development team as needed in their efforts to inform donors about Legal team work.
• Collecting data and pulling together requests for costs and legal fees, as needed.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with a concentration in science or environmental studies, or the equivalent demonstrated commitment to environmental work, including interest in climate change, air quality, the energy system, and environmental justice.
• A can-do, friendly attitude, willing to take on both challenging and interesting research and more mundane basic administrative support tasks, with the demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team, including with remote staff.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Teams, Word and PowerPoint, and Adobe; familiarity with PACER, LEXIS, federal agency, and court websites, and regulations.gov. is preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills, including a strong command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. A familiarity with legal bibliographic form (the “Blue Book”) is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and high standards for performance.
• The availability to occasionally work overtime on evenings and/or weekends.
• Passion for CATF’s mission.

Compensation and Location:

This is a full-time, remote position flexible within the U.S., Eastern time zone preferred. This position has a starting salary of $65,000 – $75,000 commensurate with experience. CATF offers an excellent benefits package.

CATF provides equal employment opportunities.