Senior Attorney

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🕒 June 2

🌲 Oregon – Remote

🌲 Oregon – Remote

💵 $89.5k - $131.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Center for Biological Diversity

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1989

💼 Consulting

⚖️ Legal

🤝 Non-profit

Consulting • Legal • Non-profit

Center for Biological Diversity is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places. The organization works on various programs including conserving carnivores, addressing climate change, and advocating for environmental health and justice. They also engage with international efforts concerning the oceans and sustainable population and urban development. The Center actively campaigns for legal protections for species and habitats, aiming to reduce threats such as habitat destruction and pesticide use, while raising public awareness and encouraging action to save life on Earth.

📋 Description

• Advocate for the conservation of endangered species utilizing administrative and legal tools • Identify and carry out opportunities to protect endangered species from habitat destruction, pollution, exploitation and other threats through litigation and other advocacy • Identify, develop, and litigate cases and administrative actions to further campaign goals • Mentor new program attorneys • Develop detailed knowledge of the status of endangered species across the country • Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, government officials, scientists • Utilize litigation and media campaigns to highlight the threats to imperiled wildlife • Complete other project work outside of the program as needed to meet changing organizational priorities • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Law school graduate admitted to a relevant state bar • At least eight years of experience as an environmental attorney • Experience litigating under the Endangered Species Act • Knowledge of the status, biology of, and threats to endangered species • Background in leading litigation projects and working collaboratively with peers • 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 • Proven ability to develop complex cases and manage a full docket • 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 • 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.