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Oakland, California, United States Center for Biological Diversity Full time
Job Summary

The Center for Biological Diversity seeks an experienced and dedicated staff attorney to join our oceans program. As a senior attorney, you will play a key role in using law and advocacy to address threats and increase marine wildlife and habitat protections.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and litigate cases in state and federal court to protect marine species and habitats.
  • Build relationships and work with policy leaders, conservation organizations, and frontline communities to advance initiatives to phase out and clean-up offshore drilling developments.
  • Advocate for administrative and legislative policies through scientific and legal comments, oral testimony, policy analysis, petitions for rulemaking, and effective communications.
  • Communicate with the media, decision-makers, the public, allies, and opinion leaders through writing, outreach, and public speaking.
  • Develop expertise in the technical aspects of energy policy, oil production and decommissioning obligations, corporate law related to environmental accountability and compliance, state and federal regulatory bodies, and oversight.
  • Investigate and monitor offshore drilling activities to ensure that government regulators and industry operators are adhering to requirements.
Requirements
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to produce results through strategic thinking, self-motivation, project management, and inspiring the action of others to achieve impactful outcomes.
  • At least eight years of civil litigation experience, environmental law preferred, and membership in the California, District of Columbia, or other relevant bar.
  • Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Strong work ethic and time management skills with the ability to manage a busy docket while engaging in a variety of other advocacy efforts.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team.
  • Ability to work in cross-cultural settings, with competency in diversity and inclusion.
  • Demonstrated commitment and passion for securing wildlife and environmental protections.
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.
  • 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.
  • 403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions.
  • Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year, 5 "personal" days per year, and 10 paid sick days awarded each year.
  • Vacation accrual starts at 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience.
  • 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The Center for Biological Diversity is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to sustaining and promoting both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace, and respect diversity of people, identities, and cultures.