Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Target Resume Now
About the Role
This fixed-term parental leave cover role (8 months) involves contributing to the management of strategic litigation cases related to climate and water protection. The post holder will support strategic interventions, focusing on access to justice issues in Germany and other European jurisdictions, advancing principles of accountability, transparency, and responsiveness for good governance.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the preparation of legal submissions before German courts, other national courts, and the Court of Justice of the EU, focusing on administrative procedural law, national and EU environmental law, and the Aarhus Convention.
- Manage cases in coordination with the line manager, including reviewing legal submissions, supporting budget planning, and internal/external coordination.
- Engage with other environmental NGOs/networks in Germany, external lawyers, and technical experts to deliver the legal strategy.
Requirements
- Fluent (CEFR level C2) in German.
- Fluent (CEFR level C2) in English.
- First and Second State Examination in Law in Germany.
- Relevant professional experience working on German environmental law or focus on environmental law in studies/internships/Referendariat.
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Fixed Term - Full Time
- Hybrid
Education Level
- First and Second State Examination in Law in Germany
Salary/Compensations
- €4,960 / month
Benefits
- Flexible working options (80% remote, 20% office-based).
About the Company
- ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
- The Environmental Democracy team works towards the correct implementation and enforcement of the ‘Aarhus Convention’.
- The team aims to advance the principles of accountability, transparency and responsiveness for the good governance of EU institutions and national public authorities.
Equal Opportunity
- ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings.
- We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.