Senior Attorney

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⛰️ Colorado, District of Columbia – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote 🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote

💵 $160k - $180k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Defenders of Wildlife is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that for nearly 80 years has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife and the habitats they depend on. The organization focuses on preventing extinctions, protecting habitat, promoting coexistence, defending conservation laws, shaping conservation policy, and using science, legal action and on-the-ground programs to conserve imperiled species such as wolves, bears, sea otters, and many others. Defenders raises funds from public donations and memberships, engages in advocacy and litigation at federal, state, tribal and local levels, and runs conservation and outreach campaigns to influence policy and protect wild places.

📋 Description

• Develop innovative litigation strategies and litigate cases protecting imperiled wildlife and habitats • Litigate under the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, National Forest Management Act, Administrative Procedure Act, Freedom of Information Act, and other relevant laws • Engage in legal advocacy using law, science, policy, and communications • Draft comment letters and speak at public hearings • Advise Defenders staff on legal questions and legislative matters • Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, legal fellows, and law clerks • Collaborate across departments to produce comment letters, blog posts, op-eds, and presentations • Perform other related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• JD required • Appropriate state bar license(s) required • 10 years of relevant experience • 5 years of supervisory experience • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute • Substantial knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, federal natural resources, public lands, and wildlife conservation laws, including related regulations and policies • Substantial knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act • Substantial knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure and the Administrative Procedure Act • Knowledge of legal doctrines such as standing, ripeness/mootness, and standards of review applicable to agency actions and rulemakings • Substantial experience reviewing and commenting on draft permits, regulations, environmental impact analyses, and other actions subject to notice and comment • Substantial experience litigating in federal district and appellate courts • Experience reviewing administrative records and drafting declarations, pleadings, and motions • Excellent research and writing skills • Ability to analyze legislative and administrative proposals quickly and accurately • Strong media and communications skills • Demonstrated commitment to public interest advocacy, environmental protection, and natural resources conservation • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently • Strong coordination, interpersonal, and organizational skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity protections • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities • Non-union-eligible position

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