Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services

Are you a law student or recent law graduate pursuing a career in environmental law? We are seeking candidates to tackle environmental justice through an Equal Justice Works Fellowship. This fellowship opportunity allows Fair Shake Environmental Legal Service to work collaboratively with a candidate to identify unmet legal needs within an area of law that you are passionate about to build your dream job. The Fellowship would begin in September 2025. To learn more about the Equal Justice Work Design-Your-Own Fellowship, please click the link below.   If you are interested in an Equal Justice Works Fellowship with Fair Shake, please email Staff Attorney and Residency Program Director, Tim Fitchett, via email at [email protected]. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

WE ARE HIRING FOR AN EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR!!   Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services is a 501(c)(3) environmental law firm and community empowerment nonprofit that believes that all people and communities should have access to the tools of change and that everyone has the right to make decisions about their air, water, and places where they live, work and play.    POSITION SUMMARY: Fair Shake is seeking high-level administrative and organizational support to the Executive Director and management staff to help advance Fair Shake’s mission in the areas of pro bono representation for the underserved, sliding scale legal services to individual and organizational clients, providing grassroots consulting for community-driven change, and public interest litigation. The candidate for this position will demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, discretion in handling confidential information, excellent communication skills, be a self-starter, and have a capacity for both independent and collaborative work. Additionally, the candidate must be able to demonstrate courtesy, patience, and judgment in working with Fair Shake clients, community supporters, and organizational partners. This position is remote.   DESIRED SKILLS: ·      Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams. ·      A willingness to learn new computer programs for legal, development, and organizational administration. ·      Effective communication skills with both internal staff and external clients from diverse backgrounds. ·      Experience in preparing written communications for administrative needs. ·      Dedication to accuracy and error-free work. ·      Demonstrated effectiveness in both independent and collaborative work. ·      A commitment to Fair Shake’s environmental justice mission. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Fair Shake is offering an annual salary of $55,000 - $65,000, depending on experience, and a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a health savings account; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) plan (after eligibility period); 20-days paid vacation; 10-days sick time; paid parental leave. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Corinne Ogrodnik, PhD Development Director [email protected] Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services 6425 Living Place, Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity in our workforce. People who live in the Ohio River Valley and other Environmental Justice communities; people of color; women; and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities are encouraged to apply.

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We're throwing a party to celebrate 10 years of Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services! Please join us for a fundraiser and anniversary event on Thursday, September 14th at 6:30pm for food, drinks, silent auction items from partners like Patagonia, and live bluegrass music from Well Strung! The event will be at the Tree Pittsburgh facility on 62nd St in Lawrenceville. For more information and to purchase tickets go to: https://lnkd.in/e5tKEA3d