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Founded in 2017, our mission is to empower communities and elected officials with the knowledge and tools they need to hold oil and gas corporations accountable for decades of lying about the risks of using fossil fuel products. Through strategic campaigns, communications, and legal support, we ensure that the fossil fuel industry pays its fair share of the massive costs of damages resulting from their deception. Learn more at climateintegrity.org.

• Research and analyze legal issues relevant to ongoing lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry, new theories of liability, and other strategies/means of engagement;
• Monitor ongoing  lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry and the broader legal landscape;
• Assist in the preparation of amicus curiae briefs; and
• Assist in the development of programs/events that educate the legal community on the need for fossil-fuel industry accountability.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
• 5+ years of experience as a legal practitioner working in a relevant field;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with staff and stakeholders across a decentralized organization;
• A flexible approach to work with a willingness to travel, as needed; and
• Familiarity with impact litigation, issue advocacy and/or governmental affairs.

Technology Requirements

CCI is an all-remote organization, and candidates will need to arrange for some of their own infrastructure and tools.  A laptop computer and cell phone will be provided, but the selected candidate will be required to have access to:

• Workspace
• Reliable internet connection

Benefits

CCI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and opportunities for professional development.

Conditions of Employment

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.  New hires must complete an I-9 Form on the first day of employment verifying their identity and employment authorization. 
• CCI does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Completion of a background check and reference check is a precondition for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CCI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. People of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and women and non-binary people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline to apply is 11:59PM on November 25, 2026.