biologicaldiversity
Senior Attorney
Portland, Oregon, United States · Senior · Part-time
Work authorization required$90k-$132kDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively.
- Expand the Center's work to protect endangered species.
- Identify and carry out opportunities to protect endangered species from habitat destruction, pollution, exploitation and other threats through litigation and other advocacy.
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and litigate cases and administrative actions to further campaign goals.
- Develop detailed knowledge of the status of endangered species across the country.
- Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, government officials, scientists.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment.
- At least eight years of experience as an environmental attorney
- Experience litigating under the Endangered Species Act
- Knowledge of the status, biology of, and threats to endangered species
- Law school graduate admitted to a relevant state bar
- Background in leading litigation projects and working collaboratively with peers
- Proactive approach to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take initiative to drive projects forward
- Proven ability to develop complex cases and manage a full docket
- A high degree of scientific literacy
- A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection
- Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team
Skills
- Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills
Compensation
- $89,500 - $131,500
- 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.
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.
- Vacation accrual starts at a rate of 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience, and paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year.
- Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires.
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