Remote Staff Attorney, Public Lands & Environmental Litigation

WildEarth Guardians; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

403(b) match

Paid leave

Sabbatical

Job summary

WildEarth Guardians seeks a Staff Attorney to develop and litigate strategic public-interest cases protecting public lands and waters in the West. The role reports to the Managing Attorney and supports the Wild Places and Wildlife programs, with duties spanning federal and administrative litigation, case development, and media communications.

The Senior Staff Attorney track is available for 8+ years of experience, with a salary range from $95,000 to $115,000.

Qualifications

• Current bar membership in at least one contiguous western state.
• 4+ years of experience in environmental and natural resources litigation.
• Excellent writing, research, analysis and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and litigate cases from inception to merits in federal court, and in state or administrative fora when appropriate.
• Conduct factual and legal research and prepare internal litigation memoranda.
• Handle motions practice and potential appellate advocacy.
• Incorporate DEIJ considerations into case evaluation and development.
• Assist Managing Attorney and Program Director in broader strategic campaigns.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside counsel and collaborate on litigating with other groups.
• Manage and mentor legal interns and contract staff where appropriate.
• Support case-related communications with the media and staff in the Communications team.
• Occasional travel around the United States for case-related matters.

Skills

Excellent writing

Research

Oral advocacy

Public interest advocacy

Job description

WildEarth Guardians seeks a Staff Attorney to develop and litigate strategic public-interest cases protecting public lands and waters in the West. The role reports to the Managing Attorney and supports the Wild Places and Wildlife programs, with duties spanning federal and administrative litigation, case development, and media communications.

The Senior Staff Attorney track is available for 8+ years of experience, with a salary range from $95,000 to $115,000.