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3Ls: Postgrad Position with SELC, applications due Sept. 18

by · September 15, 2026

A friendly reminder that applications for the Southern Environmental Law Center’s Associate Attorney positions are due this Friday, September 18. These positions are open to current 3Ls and recent graduates, with anticipated start dates in fall 2027.

Additional details are available below and on our website. Interested candidates can apply here: https://www.selc.org/career/associate-attorney/.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with any candidates who may be interested.

As always, please reach out with any questions or if you would like additional information.

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Southern Environmental Law Center

Asheville, NC; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Chapel Hill, NC; Charleston, SC; Charlottesville, VA; Nashville, TN; Washington, DC

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is one of the nation’s most powerful defenders of the environment, rooted in the South. With a long track record, SELC takes on the toughest environmental challenges in court, in government, and in our communities to protect our region’s air, water, climate, wildlife, lands, and people. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the organization has a staff of over 250, including more than 160 legal and policy experts. 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.

Associate Attorneys

SELC is now accepting applications for Associate Attorney positions, including the Glynn D. Key Associate Attorney Fellowship, for start dates in early fall 2027. All Associate Attorneys, including Glynn D. Key Associate Attorneys, play a critical role in advancing SELC’s program objectives through litigation and legal advocacy. Working closely with experienced attorneys, they gain valuable experience in state and federal courts and before regulatory agencies.

The Glynn D. Key Associate Attorney Fellowship is a specialized Associate Attorney position within SELC’s Associate Attorney program and is designed for applicants with a strong interest in or demonstrated commitment to advancing environmental justice. While Fellows will have the opportunity to work on at least one project with an environmental justice focus, they will engage in the full range of legal work that all Associate Attorneys undertake. Applicants should indicate whether they are applying for an Associate Attorney position, a Glynn D. Key Associate Attorney Fellowship, or both.

  • Eligibility: Open to recent law school graduates, attorneys completing clerkships, and practicing attorneys
  • Location: Applicants may indicate their preferred location(s) when applying. Relocation reimbursement may be available for those moving at least 50 miles to join us.
    • Associate Attorney – One position is available in each of the following offices: Asheville, NC; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Charlottesville, VA; and Nashville, TN.
    • Glynn D. Key Associate Attorney Fellowship – One additional position is available and may be based in any of the following offices: Atlanta, GA; Chapel Hill, NC; Charleston, SC; or Charlottesville, VA.
  • Start Date: Flexible, with opportunities available late spring through early fall 2027.
  • Work Model: This is a full-time, exempt position. SELC offers a hybrid work model, providing employees with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week.
  • Duration: The term for Associate Attorney positions, including the Glynn D. Key Associate Attorney Fellowship, is three years, with the possibility of a promotion for an additional three-year term.
  • Compensation: The starting salary range for this position is $82,400–$96,000, commensurate with experience. SELC offers an excellent benefits package and is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer—for details, please visit our Careers page.
  • Bar Exam Support: SELC reimburses the cost of the bar exam, along with a reasonable amount for related expenses, including a prep course and study materials.
  • Application Deadline: September 18, 2026. Learn more and apply here: https://www.selc.org/career/associate-attorney/

Regards,

Devi J. Patel, Esq.
Legal Recruitment & Professional Development Manager

Southern Environmental Law Center

hiring@selc.org

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