Staff Attorney, Wild Places Program (Remote)

Conservation Maven; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

WildEarth Guardians is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Wild Places program in Portland, Oregon. You will develop and litigate strategic cases to protect public lands, water, and biodiversity, focusing on NEPA, ESA, NFMA, FLPMA, and related laws.

The role requires 4+ years of environmental litigation, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a willingness to travel. Remote work and collaboration with a national network are supported.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and litigate federal cases, and possibly state and administrative matters.
• Conduct factual and legal research for litigation proposals.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and manage interns/contract staff.
• Travel domestically for case-related matters as needed.

Skills

Litigation

Environmental law

Public interest

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Job description

WildEarth Guardians is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Wild Places program in Portland, Oregon. You will develop and litigate strategic cases to protect public lands, water, and biodiversity, focusing on NEPA, ESA, NFMA, FLPMA, and related laws.

The role requires 4+ years of environmental litigation, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a willingness to travel. Remote work and collaboration with a national network are supported.