The Staff Attorney will work as part of a team in the Urban Wildlands program using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment. The Urban Wildlands program works to protect wildlife and habitats vulnerable to unsustainable development while advocating for healthy and climate resilient communities.
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
