Program Assistant for Environmental Law Program with the Sierra Club

Department: Conservation/Environmental Law Program

Reports To: Director of Environmental Law Program

Context: Provides administrative support for all aspects of the Environmental Law Program, including courtroom litigation.

Scope: The Law Program Assistant handles a range of administrative duties that advance the program mission, including assistance with evaluating proposed Sierra Club environmental litigation, serving as a legal resource for the grassroots membership, assisting in the development and coordination of legal campaigns, and assisting with the litigation of key cases. The Assistant provides support for seven major program categories: 1) the litigation coordination program "new matter form" process and related database maintenance; 2) support functions such as billing, reimbursements, travel logistics and vendor contracting; 3) legal research library, web site and database maintenance; 4) document preparation, filing and basic fact research in support of courtroom litigation; 5) administration of the law student internship program; 6) preparation and dissemination of educational materials and reports on law program activities for the media, grassroots and other audiences; and 7) administration of program fundraising.

Note: This is a grant funded, limited duration position ending 2 years from date of hire.

Knowledge & Skills:

* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple task and adhere to deadlines.
* Computer skills: 1-2 years experience with word processing (Wordperfect and Word) and preferably database management skills also General computer literacy and solid internet research skills
* Solid writing, editing, and analytic skills
* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well with volunteer membership, staff and the general public
* Ability to do precise, careful work needed for courtroom filings, attorney admissions and correspondence with courts, etc.
* Ability to work well with a large number of diverse peoples, be flexible, take initiative and make decisions.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Sara.Breckenridge@sierraclub.org