Senior Environmental Litigator, Public Interest

Conservation Maven; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with match

Hybrid work environment

Free parking and public transportation

Professional development opportunities

Paid family leave

Job summary

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy seeks a Staff Attorney with at least five years of environmental law experience to join our in-house litigation team in Minnesota. The role includes litigating in state and federal courts, advising clients, and supporting advocacy efforts in climate and sulfide mining issues.

We offer a hybrid work environment with a full-time option to work 32 hours per week, competitive wages, health, dental and vision insurance, a 401K with match, and

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and license to practice law in Minnesota required.
• Minimum five years’ relevant legal experience, including litigation.
• Excellent communication and analytic skills.
• Commitment to public interest environmental advocacy and environmental justice.
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and culture that values differences.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Legal Director and MCEA advocacy staff to serve MCEA’s legal needs, including developing advocacy strategies, analyzing potential cases, researching and developing legal theories, litigating, and providing day-to-day legal advice.
• Representing MCEA and other client organizations in administrative and court actions, with an anticipated emphasis on sulfide mining and climate advocacy before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
• Engaging in legislative and administrative advocacy, including reviewing proposed legislation and rules, meeting with legislators and agency staff, and providing written and oral testimony.
• Managing a case load independently, including planning and implementing litigation and other advocacy strategies, meeting internal and external deadlines, using good time management and organizational skills, and meeting all professional obligations and office requirements.
• In conjunction with the Legal Director and communications staff, implementing appropriate media strategies for cases and other advocacy projects.
• In conjunction with the development staff, communicating with funders on matters of expertise.
• Fostering good working relationships with other advocacy organizations, academics, impacted communities, experts and others to help attain MCEA objectives.
• Staying abreast of emerging trends in environmental law and significant environmental cases.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Public interest advocacy

Independent work with coordination

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree and Minnesota license to practice law

Job description

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy seeks a Staff Attorney with at least five years of environmental law experience to join our in-house litigation team in Minnesota. The role includes litigating in state and federal courts, advising clients, and supporting advocacy efforts in climate and sulfide mining issues.

We offer a hybrid work environment with a full-time option to work 32 hours per week, competitive wages, health, dental and vision insurance, a 401K with match, and