Center for Biological Diversity

The Center works through science, law and creative media to secure a future for wildlife and wild places.

Staff Attorney – Urban Wildlands

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1989H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

88 days ago

Salary

$72.5K - $89.5K / year

Professional Certificate2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Work with frontline communities and conservation organizations in local, regional, and statewide coalitions to proactively protect vulnerable ecosystems while also opposing destructive and polluting projects; • Identify, develop, and litigate cases and administrative actions to further the program’s campaign goals; • Draft legal and/or scientific comments on proposed rules and environmental review documents; • Advocate for conservation policies, including through oral testimony, policy analysis, petitions for rulemaking, and effective communications; • Engage in media advocacy by writing press releases, crafting op-eds, developing relationships with media contacts, and delivering effective, timely statements to reporters; • Raise awareness among the public and opinion leaders through campaign activities such as public speaking, action alerts, reports, and meetings; • Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, government officials, and scientists; • Produce consistently high-quality work, including typically delivering weekly legal work such as a brief, memo, petition, technical comment letter, or oral argument as needed; • May include supervision of law clerks and legal fellows; • Complete other project work outside of the program as needed to meet changing organizational priorities.

Job Requirements

  • Law school graduate admitted to California state bar;
  • Minimum two years of civil litigation experience;
  • Preferred familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Administrative Procedure Act, Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act;
  • Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills;
  • Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills;
  • Proactive approach to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take initiative to drive projects forward;
  • Ability to develop cases and manage a full docket;
  • Familiarity with environmental laws;
  • A high degree of scientific literacy;
  • A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection;
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team;
  • Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity and inclusion;
  • Track record of effective coalition work preferred;
  • Ability to work 40+ hours per week.

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.
  • Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.
  • Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses.
  • Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long Term Disability provided for all staff.
  • Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.
  • Discounted premiums for pet discount program.
  • 403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions.
  • Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year and 5 “personal” days awarded each year.
  • Vacation accrual starts at a rate of 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience, and paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year.
  • Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave.
  • After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical.
  • Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.

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