Environmental Justice Attorney — Maine (Litigation & Policy)

Conservation Law Foundation, Inc.; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 85.000 - 127.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Benefits plan

Zusammenfassung

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) seeks a full-time Environmental Justice Attorney in Maine, based in Portland with some remote flexibility within New England. The Staff/Senior Attorney will advance litigation and policy on toxics and community engagement, and develop relationships with communities and advocates across New England.

The role requires a J.D. and Maine admission, with level determined by experience (I/II/Senior).

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to practice law in Maine is required.
• Minimum experience varies by staff attorney level: 2 years (Staff Attorney I), 5 years (Staff Attorney II), 7 years (Senior Attorney).

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement legal strategies to advance CLF’s advocacy goals, including through litigation.
• Represent CLF and other parties in litigation proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements, penalties, and fee/cost recovery.
• Advise communities and organizations on legal and policy matters.
• Build coalitions and work with public officials and community groups.

Ausbildung

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to practice law in Maine

Jobbeschreibung

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) seeks a full-time Environmental Justice Attorney in Maine, based in Portland with some remote flexibility within New England. The Staff/Senior Attorney will advance litigation and policy on toxics and community engagement, and develop relationships with communities and advocates across New England.

The role requires a J.D. and Maine admission, with level determined by experience (I/II/Senior).