PennFuture is seeking a staff attorney to work on a variety of environmental issues with a prioritization of clean water legal activities throughout the state, but with specific focus on the Delaware River, Susquehanna River, Ohio River, and Erie watersheds.
Through campaigns, coalitions, and other tactics, PennFuture is working aggressively to reduce water pollution in these watersheds from major industrial and stormwater pollution and also eliminate threats from increased energy and petrochemical production. As such, PennFuture seeks a qualified attorney to lead these efforts, engage with coalition members, and take on important cases that could impact hundreds of thousands of people.
This position is based out of PennFuture’s Harrisburg office, although candidates interested in PennFuture’s Philadelphia office may be considered. Deadline to Apply is August 21.
PennFuture is seeking applications from first-and-second year law students, with preference given to those applicants with a familiarity with environmental and/or administrative law and/or science or environmental policy. We look for candidates with excellent writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as solid interpersonal skills.
PennFuture will provide interns generous financial assistance. For summer 2020, PennFuture has up to four internships available. Positions are available in our Mt. Pocono and Harrisburg offices. Interested applications must submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to Pf-lawstaff@pennfuture.org. Deadline to Apply is March 20.
**PennFuture is an equal opportunity employer and will make all decisions without regard to the race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status of the applicant or employee.
PennFuture does not accept unsolicited resumes.