Staff or Senior Attorney - Remote

Overview

The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Urban Wildlands using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment.

In Short

• Work with frontline communities and conservation organizations.
• Identify, develop, and litigate cases and administrative actions.
• Draft legal and/or scientific comments on proposed rules.
• Advocate for conservation policies through various means.
• Engage in media advocacy and raise public awareness.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Produce high-quality legal work consistently.
• May supervise law clerks and legal fellows.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Law school graduate admitted to California state bar.
• Minimum two years of civil litigation experience for Staff Attorney.
• Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proactive approach to identify opportunities and solve problems.
• Ability to develop cases and manage a full docket.
• Familiarity with environmental laws.
• A high degree of scientific literacy.
• Commitment to environmental protection.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for staff.
• Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.
• 403(b) plan with employer match.
• Generous time off policies including paid holidays and personal days.
• Vacation and sick days accrue annually.
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service.