Great Basin Staff or Senior Attorney

Center for Biological Diversity; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 63.507 - 115.188; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully paid medical premiums

403(b) plan with employer match

Generous time off policy

Zusammenfassung

Center for Biological Diversity is seeking an Attorney for the Great Basin program. This full-time position requires expertise in environmental law and litigation to safeguard public lands and endangered species. The candidate will work remotely and engage in a variety of legal advocacy efforts, including analyzing harmful proposals and litigating in federal and state courts.

A law degree and relevant state bar admission are mandatory, along with substantial litigation experience. Generous benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision premiums, vacation, and sabbatical after five years.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum three years (Staff Attorney) or eight years (Senior Attorney) of environmental litigation experience.
• Knowledge of federal public lands and endangered species laws.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Track and analyze harmful proposals and litigate against detrimental projects.
• Work with national and local partners to develop cases.
• Participate in strategic planning and execution of legal campaigns.

Kenntnisse

Environmental and natural resources litigation experience

Strategic litigation development

Excellent writing and research skills

Ability to manage a full work docket

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of federal laws regarding public lands

Ausbildung

Law school graduate, admitted to relevant state bar

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Attorney (Staff or Senior DOE)

Program

Great Basin

Employment Type

Salary, Full-time, Regular

Reports To

Great Basin Director

Salary Range

Staff Attorney: $72,500 - $89,500; Senior Attorney: $89,500 - $131,500

Location

Remote position in Nevada, Utah, California, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, or Idaho.

Bargaining Unit

Yes. Some fees may be required depending on location.

Position Summary

The position will involve using applicable laws, including the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Administrative Procedures Act, and various Nevada environmental statutes, to protect federal public lands and imperiled species in the Great Basin and northern Mojave Deserts from mining, energy development, public land sell‑offs or transfers, water grabs and other harmful activities. The role requires a dynamic, dedicated, organized, and self‑motivated individual with experience in public lands law and litigation. The focus will be to support existing work and expand the scope of work with a broader litigation focus.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and comment on harmful proposals including plan amendments, revisions, and site‑specific projects as appropriate.
• Litigate to challenge harmful projects in federal and state court. Engage in administrative advocacy, such as commenting on proposed plans, projects, and rulemakings and preparing petitions for rulemaking.
• Analyze pending state and federal legislation.
• Participate in strategic planning and execution of both legal and campaign strategies.
• Develop cases to further the goals of the Center's Great Basin Program.
• Work with regional, local, and national partners.
• Work with scientists and other related experts.
• Work with relevant staff to prepare external communications and give talks at relevant conferences.
• Occasional travel required (meetings, conferences, hearings, oral arguments, field visits, etc.).
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Law school graduate, admitted to a relevant state bar.
• Minimum three years (Staff Attorney) or eight years (Senior Attorney) of environmental and natural resources litigation experience.
• Experience developing strategic litigation and litigating under relevant federal statutes, specifically ESA, NEPA, FLPMA, APA.
• Knowledge of federal laws relating to public lands and endangered species management and protection.
• General knowledge of water law.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly get up to speed on biology of, and threats to, public lands and imperiled species in the Great Basin and northern Mojave deserts.
• Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a full work docket with shifting timelines, priorities, and emergent needs with a commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Experienced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an effective team.
• Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including some long days and weekends.

Working Conditions

The position will work remotely from a home office. The typical schedule is Monday‑Friday with some morning, night, and weekend work required at times due to deadlines. Stable and fast internet from your home office is required (the Center provides a home office stipend). The position may require travel for meetings, conferences, hearings, field visits, and court appearances.

Physical Requirements

The candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Conditions are subject to change per the organization’s discretion.

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 may be higher commensurate with experience; paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year.
• Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and pet caretaker leave.
• After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12‑week paid sabbatical.
• Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered.