Senior Environmental Attorney - Remote Litigation

Defenders; Denver, Washington (CO, District of Columbia); Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Defenders of Wildlife seeks a Senior Attorney in Denver, CO, with remote options, to lead legal advocacy under federal environmental and natural resources laws. The role includes supervising staff attorneys, fellows, and law clerks, and advising on complex legislative matters.

You will develop innovative litigation strategies, draft comments, and coordinate across departments to advance conservation goals. Strong writing, research, and public-speaking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience under federal environmental and natural resources law.
• Experience supervising attorneys, fellows, and clerks.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategies and litigate cases under major environmental statutes.
• Collaborate across law, science, policy, and communications to support advocacy.
• Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, fellows, and law clerks.
• Draft comment letters, blog posts, op-eds, and presentations.
• Provide legal guidance to Defenders staff on questions and legislative matters.

Skills

Endangered Species Act knowledge

Public lands law

Freedom of Information Act knowledge

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Legal writing

Litigation

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Team leadership

Job description

Defenders of Wildlife seeks a Senior Attorney in Denver, CO, with remote options, to lead legal advocacy under federal environmental and natural resources laws. The role includes supervising staff attorneys, fellows, and law clerks, and advising on complex legislative matters.

You will develop innovative litigation strategies, draft comments, and coordinate across departments to advance conservation goals. Strong writing, research, and public-speaking skills are essential.