Careers

Be part of the solution

At our core, we are place-based, rooted in our region, and connected with the communities and clients we serve. We believe in an equitable and inclusive workplace that welcomes people from across the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region and values diverse perspectives. We approach our work with the highest level of integrity, holding ourselves to high standards with an emphasis on honesty, accountability, and thoughtfulness. We value collaboration and camaraderie, realizing we are strongest when we work together and knowing that everyone has a critical role to play. We strive for impact through a strategic, bold, pragmatic, and ambitious outlook that is dedicated to achieving powerful results. We believe in these values and in the power of SELC. We hope you consider joining us.

The work I have the opportunity to do here and the people I have the opportunity to work with make me feel incredibly fortunate.

Megan Hinkle Huynh, Senior Attorney, Atlanta Office

We proudly serve six southern states

We know the communities we serve, and we represent them in court.

We welcome a diversity of ideas and experiences

We believe that a broad range of ideas, life experiences, and backgrounds enriches our workplace, drives innovative thinking, and attracts highly talented people who seek a work environment that values the unique contributions of individual team members. We better serve communities and achieve more just results by reflecting the racial and cultural diversity of our region. SELC seeks to recruit a diverse pool of highly qualified applicants and cultivate an inclusive workplace that is welcoming to professionals from a broad range of backgrounds.

We offer competitive benefits

SELC is proud to offer our staff a generous and competitive benefits package. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b) retirement plans, vacation and sick leave, fully-covered life insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and 6 weeks of paid family leave.

We mentor the next generation

Associate attorney program

SELC’s Associate Attorney positions are open to third-year law students, recent law graduates, attorneys completing clerkships and practicing attorneys. Our Associate Attorneys work with senior attorneys on litigation and legal advocacy in state and federal courts and before regulatory agencies. They are exposed to multiple practice areas, and responsibilities include not just complex legal research and writing, but also taking part in the legal proceedings and advocacy activities in which SELC is involved, and participating in strategy formulation with partners and clients.

Associate Attorneys are hired annually through SELC’s Associate Attorney hiring cycle, with applications typically accepted through our online portal from August to September. Positions are generally available in our Charlottesville, VA; Chapel Hill, NC; Asheville, NC; Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC; Birmingham, AL; and Nashville, TN offices.

Legal internship program

SELC’s summer legal internships offer a paid opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in public interest environmental law. Interns work on a variety of legal research and writing projects in support of litigation and broader advocacy efforts. Depending on the project area, research may involve federal and state environmental statutes and regulations, as well as procedural and evidentiary issues. In addition to conducting research, interns are immersed in case and project management, and encouraged to partake in educational out-of-office opportunities.

Applications for second-year legal internships are typically accepted through our online portal from August to early October, while applications for first-year legal internships are generally accepted from December to January. Summer legal interns are usually hired across SELC’s offices in Charlottesville, VA; Chapel Hill, NC; Asheville, NC; Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC; Washington, DC; Birmingham, AL; and Nashville, TN.

Glynn D. Key fellowship program

SELC has created a special fellowship program for law students and practicing attorneys who have a strong interest in or a demonstrated commitment to working to advance environmental justice. Our Glynn D. Key Fellowship program includes an associate attorney fellowship and a summer intern fellowship.