The Senior Attorney advocates for the conservation of endangered species utilizing administrative and legal tools, including the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Administrative Procedures Act and others with a goal of protecting endangered species from the many threats they face.
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
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
