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biologicaldiversity

Great Basin Staff or Senior Attorney

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · Staff+ · Part-time

Work authorization required$73k-$90kDetected 8 days ago
ExpressAccessibilityResearchCommunication

About the role

  • The position requires a dynamic, dedicated, organized, and self-motivated individual with experience in public lands law and litigation.
  • Track, analyze, and comment on harmful proposals including plan amendments and revisions and site-specific projects as appropriate.
  • Litigate to challenge harmful projects in federal and state court.

Responsibilities

  • Develop cases to further the goals of the Center's Great Basin Program.
  • Work with regional, local, and national partners.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • The focus of this position will be to support existing work and to expand the scope of work with a broader litigation focus.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Is this position in the Bargaining Unit? [X] Yes No *Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment.
  • Knowledge of federal laws relating to public lands and endangered species management and protection;
  • General knowledge of water law;
  • Knowledge of or ability to quickly get up to speed on biology of, and threats to public lands and imperiled species in the Great Basin and northern Mojave deserts;
  • Occasional travel required (meetings, conferences, hearings, oral arguments, field visits, etc.).
  • Law school graduate, admitted to a relevant state bar;
  • Minimum three years (Staff Attorney) or eight years (Senior Attorney) of environmental and natural resources litigation experience;
  • Experience developing strategic litigation and litigating under relevant federal statutes, specifically: ESA, NEPA, FLPMA, APA;
  • Ability to manage a full work docket with shifting timelines, priorities and emergent needs with a commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards;
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of an effective team;
  • Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion;
  • Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including some long days and weekends.

Skills

  • Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills;
  • Experienced communication and interpersonal skills;

Compensation

  • DOE: Staff Attorney: $72,500 - $89,500; Senior Attorney: $89,500 - $131,500

Benefits

  • BENEFITS (Subject to change-see Handbook for more details) For regular staff working 30+ hours a week
  • Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.
  • Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.
  • Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA's.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses.
  • Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long-Term Disability provided for all staff.
  • Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.
  • Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year and 5 "personal" days awarded each year.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires.
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