Green Energy Institute Staff Attorney
- Employer
- Lewis and Clark College
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 11, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Law & Legal Studies, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Legal Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Working at Lewis & Clark College
The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.
Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
Job Summary
The Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School (GEI) develops and advocates for strategic policy reforms that promote a swift and equitable transition to a zero-carbon economy. More information about GEI can be found at https://law.lclark.edu/centers/green_energy_institute/ .
Opportunity to work for GEI
GEI is accepting applications for a Staff Attorney to join our team for one year, with the possibility of a longer term depending on funding. The Staff Attorney will work on GEI's decarbonization and energy transition projects. This work includes extensive research, analysis, and writing; drafting petitions and other legal documents; participation in administrative proceedings, and creative problem-solving.
Description of Duties & Responsibilities
Application materials
Deadline for applications: July 1st, 2023
For full consideration, please provide a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and a list of at least three references. These documents can be uploaded on My Experience screen in the Resume section.
Work Schedule
Please upload your cover letter on the My Experience screen in the resume section.
Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators
( https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance ).
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Background Check
Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.
Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
Working at Lewis & Clark College
The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.
Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
Job Summary
The Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School (GEI) develops and advocates for strategic policy reforms that promote a swift and equitable transition to a zero-carbon economy. More information about GEI can be found at https://law.lclark.edu/centers/green_energy_institute/ .
Opportunity to work for GEI
GEI is accepting applications for a Staff Attorney to join our team for one year, with the possibility of a longer term depending on funding. The Staff Attorney will work on GEI's decarbonization and energy transition projects. This work includes extensive research, analysis, and writing; drafting petitions and other legal documents; participation in administrative proceedings, and creative problem-solving.
Description of Duties & Responsibilities
- Work closely with GEI's staff attorneys to research, analyze,
and develop legal strategies to accelerate decarbonization.
- Draft reports, white papers, and legal documents focused on
decarbonization policy design and implementation.
- Participate in administrative proceedings, including regulatory
and adjudicatory proceedings before the Public Utility Commission,
the Department of Environmental Quality, and other relevant
agencies.
- Conduct factual investigations, legal research and analysis,
and document drafting and present findings to decision-makers,
advocates, and community groups.
- Interact with students, coalition partners, and experts.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Law school graduate who is admitted, or willing to apply for
admission, to the Oregon state bar.
- Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication
skills. Strong work ethic and initiative, including the ability to
work independently and in productive collaboration with
others.
- Commitment to serving the public interest and to rapid
decarbonization of the energy and transportation systems.
- Understanding of, or ability to understand, the physical,
economic, and legal dynamics that affect the energy and
transportation systems.
- Strategic, deliberative, and creative legal thinker who is
solution-oriented.
- Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and
concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and
orientations.
- Contributor to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and
inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates
differences.
Application materials
Deadline for applications: July 1st, 2023
For full consideration, please provide a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and a list of at least three references. These documents can be uploaded on My Experience screen in the Resume section.
Work Schedule
- Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience
Please upload your cover letter on the My Experience screen in the resume section.
Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators
( https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance ).
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Background Check
Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.
Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
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