Senior Attorney, Oceans: Seattle, WA or Remote(US)

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Agency

Earthjustice

Location

Seattle, WA or Remote(US)

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

Salary range in Seattle, WA: $151,100+ Salary range for Remote (US): $135,200+, varies by location

Last Date to Apply

05/23/2022

Website

https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oIq9jfwk&s=TexasA&M

Description

Senior Attorney, Oceans Program Earthjustice Seattle, WA | Remote Earthjustice’s Oceans Program seeks a Senior Attorney to join our team of lawyers working to protect the world’s oceans through legal advocacy and litigation. This role will be responsible for developing, filing, and litigating cases and advocacy strategies with an immediate subject-matter focus on offshore oil and gas development; with increasing contribution to other areas over time. The position will be based preferably in our Seattle, WA office, although applicants seeking to work in other locations where Earthjustice has an office will also be considered. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups to engage on the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, DC. For litigators and advocates committed to saving the planet and the people who depend on it, Senior Attorney at Earthjustice is the best job on the planet. Learn more about our Senior Attorney careers and work here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney Earthjustice’s senior attorneys are experienced attorneys who, on behalf of our clients, develop, file, and litigate cases that align with the goals and needs of the program or regional office in which they work. Some senior attorneys have fewer than ten years of litigation experience while others have been with us for decades, and many are nationally recognized leaders in their fields. We compensate our senior attorneys based on their geography and years of legal experience. Earthjustice’s Oceans Program works to protect oceans and ocean wildlife from threats such as overfishing, oil and gas drilling, and habitat degradation. Our team currently consists of eight full-time attorneys and a litigation paralegal. We litigate cases primarily in federal court aimed at protecting ocean resources in the United States. We also work to protect marine ecosystems and vulnerable species outside our borders by strengthening international provisions in U.S. fisheries management laws and in partnerships with advocates across the globe. The person in this position would focus immediately on our efforts to halt expanded offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and in other hot spots, but would also work on a mix of other matters, including ocean biodiversity. Our practice increasingly emphasizes a mentorship culture for staff at all levels, and we expect that every Senior Attorney will help nurture the development of early-career attorneys and other staff. Senior Attorneys also supervise Associate Attorneys and Litigation Assistants in connection with their work on particular projects and may be asked to serve as the formal supervisor for one or more team members. Due to Covid-19, Earthjustice staff are temporarily working remotely from approved locations until April 27, 2022 when offices reopen to a hybrid work plan. Responsibilities • Develop cases and legal advocacy strategies, in coordination with clients, other attorneys, experts, and partners, to support the goals of the Midwest Regional Office and Earthjustice’s strategic vision. • Lead complex cases and the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, trials, and oral advocacy, and otherwise manage new and existing cases in state or federal courts and administrative tribunals from beginning to end. • Supervise the work of associate attorneys, fellows, interns, and litigation assistants, and train and mentor associate attorneys, as the leader of a litigation team, or as a formal supervisor. • Collaborate in team problem solving, litigation strategy, project management and trial work. • Cultivate new allies and engage in partnerships with, and representation of, Tribal entities, community groups, workers, advocacy organizations and coalitions, and others. • Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment and help to advance Earthjustice’s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that centers equity and justice. • Help develop and execute effective media and, where appropriate, legislative strategies and serve as a spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners. • Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues throughout Earthjustice, including team members in the Litigation, Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation departments. • Develop and participate in training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the role and the organization. Qualifications • Law school graduate admitted, or able to join the Washington State Bar. • A minimum of eight years of environmental litigation experience, including significant lead counsel experience. • Attorney with substantial litigation experience and the ability to litigate cases from beginning to end, independently if necessary. We expect that in most cases a candidate meeting this requirement would have at least six years litigation experience, but candidates with fewer years of experience are welcome to apply so long as they meet this functional requirement. • Law school graduates who are admitted to or able to join the IL Bar. • A minimum of eight years of environmental litigation experience, including significant lead counsel experience. • Excellent research, analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills. • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to implement collective plans. • Initiative, good judgment, a collegial work style, strong work ethic, and interest in continued professional growth. • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well collaboratively both inside and outside the organization. • Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media. • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with client partners and leading a litigation team. • Ability and willingness to travel as needed, including for case work, court appearances, and meetings with clients and partners. • Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for Earthjustice and its mission. • Commitment to growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. • Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. • Willingness and ability to effectively supervise and mentor early career staff in connection with litigation and advocacy projects, and to help foster an inclusive and nurturing work environment. • Experience in supervising other attorneys and litigation assistants. Management Skills: • Ability to effectively manage and lead a diverse team with emotional intelligence (self-awareness and understanding of the impact of their behavior). • Cultural humility (an understanding of the need for additional learning about different cultures, backgrounds and orientation and implementation of that learning in daily management practices). • Ability to give and receive regular formal and informal feedback in a timely, constructive, respectful, and consistent manner and to incorporate debriefing into the team’s operations. • Strong team mentorship and communication skills • Understanding of the individual and team strengths and areas for development and develops plans accordingly. • Commitment to and experience in developing team skills and talents to meet the evolving needs of an organization. Compensation is based on experience and location. If you are in a location of an office not listed, then your salary will vary based on location accordingly. Remote applicants should indicate in their application the city and state from which they will be working to confirm the salary range of that location. Salary range in Seattle, WA: $151,100+ *Remote: Salary range for Remote (US) varies by location We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. To Apply Interested applicants should submit via Jobvite: • Resume • One or two page cover letter that addresses: (1) what draws you to Earthjustice’s oceans work and; (2) aspects of your background that show your competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues. • Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or other advocacy product you have written. • Law school transcript. • List of three references Preference will be given to internal candidates who apply by May 23, 2022. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For litigators and advocates committed to saving the planet and the people who depend on it, Senior Attorney at Earthjustice is the best job on the planet. Learn more about our Senior Attorney careers and work online here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney Please reach out to [email protected] if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Qualifications

• Law school graduate admitted, or able to join the Washington State Bar. • A minimum of eight years of environmental litigation experience, including significant lead counsel experience.

Contact Person

[email protected]

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