Staff Attorney

4 days ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

Although this job is listed in Florida, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $69k - $125k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

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Center for Biological Diversity

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Science • Law • Litigation • Policy • Communications

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1989

🤝 Non-profit

🤲 Charity

Description

• The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Florida & Caribbean Program using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment. • The Florida and Caribbean Program focuses on protecting imperiled species and native landscapes in the region that are threatened by development, water pollution, climate change, and more, using litigation and advocacy at the local, state, and federal level. • Attorneys at the Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to biodiversity. • The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns.

Requirements

• Law school graduate admitted to The Florida Bar • Minimum two years of civil litigation experience for Staff Attorney and eight years for Senior Attorney, environmental law preferred • Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills • Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills • Proactive approach to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take initiative to drive projects forward • Ability to develop cases and manage a full docket • Familiarity with environmental laws • A high degree of scientific literacy • Skill with clear oral and written media communication • A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection • Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team • Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity and inclusion • Track record of effective coalition work preferred • Ability to work 40+ hours per week

Benefits

• 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. • Discounted premiums for pet discount program. • For all regular staff 403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions. • 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. • After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical. • Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.