Environmental Litigation Attorney – Public Interest Advocate

Minnesota Lavender Bar Association; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MCEA, the state’s leading public-interest environmental law firm, seeks an attorney with at least five years of experience to join our team of mission-driven in-house litigators. The Staff Attorney will litigate in state and federal courts and administrative agencies and provide legal advice to MCEA and other clients.

In addition to litigation, the Staff Attorney will assist with legislative and administrative advocacy, coordinate with outside pro bono counsel, law clerks, concerned citizens,

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in environmental law or related litigation.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Provide legal advice to MCEA and other clients.
• Assist with legislative and administrative advocacy.
• Coordinate with outside pro bono counsel, law clerks, concerned citizens, and advocacy organizations.
• Support MCEA’s leadership, development staff, and communications team.

Job description

MCEA, the state’s leading public-interest environmental law firm, seeks an attorney with at least five years of experience to join our team of mission-driven in-house litigators. The Staff Attorney will litigate in state and federal courts and administrative agencies and provide legal advice to MCEA and other clients.

In addition to litigation, the Staff Attorney will assist with legislative and administrative advocacy, coordinate with outside pro bono counsel, law clerks, concerned citizens,