Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Washington, DC

Public Interest

Washington, DC

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

5-10 yrs required

No

Summary:

- Job Title: Senior Attorney
- Organization: Biodiversity Law Center
- Location: Washington, . or Denver, CO
- Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
- Department: Conservation Law
- Experience: 10 years (5 years in supervisory role)
- Education: JD and appropriate state bar license(s)
- Reports to: Vice President, Conservation Law
- Direct/Indirect Reports: 1
- Last Revised: January 2025

Position Summary:
The Senior Attorney at the Biodiversity Law Center engages in legal advocacy and litigates cases under federal environmental and natural resources law to protect biological diversity. They also supervise staff attorneys, legal fellows, and law clerks, and advise Defenders staff on legal and legislative matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop innovative litigation strategies and litigate cases to protect imperiled wildlife and habitats
- Work across disciplines to engage in legal advocacy
- Advise Defenders staff on legal and legislative matters
- Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, legal fellows, and law clerks
- Generate written products to advance Defenders' conservation work
- Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
- JD and appropriate state bar license(s) required
- 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a supervisory role
- Substantial knowledge of federal environmental and natural resources laws
- Strong research and writing skills
- Commitment to public interest advocacy and conservation

Physical Activities, Environmental Conditions, Physical Demands:
- Physical activities may include remaining in a stationary position, moving about to accomplish tasks, and communicating with others
- Environmental conditions may include low or high temperatures, outdoor elements, and noisy environments
- Physical demands may include sedentary work (primarily sitting/standing) or light work (moving objects up to 20 pounds)

To Apply:
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