DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Staff Attorney (CO)
CLASSIFICATION: Professional 5
SALARY: $108,000 - $110,000
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Conservation Law
LOCATION: Denver, CO
REPORTS TO: Senior Attorney
NUMBER OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORT(S): 0
LAST REVISED: June 2021
POSITION SUMMARY
This position requires working knowledge of federal environmental and natural resources law and significant litigation experience. Primary emphasis is on litigating cases under federal wildlife and natural resources laws to conserve biological diversity, drafting comments on proposed rulemakings, working with and advising field and program staff on legal and policy matters, and helping to develop and advance Defenders’ conservation policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and litigate cases under various federal statutes to protect imperiled wildlife species, to conserve wildlife, habitat, and ecosystems in the face of global warming, and to ensure conservation of wildlife and habitat on federal public lands;
- Draft public comments on proposed rulemakings;
- Advise Defenders’ field and program staff on conservation law and policy matters;
- Review and analyze legislation;
- Actively participate in the development and advancement of Defenders’ conservation policy goals;
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: JD or equivalent; appropriate state bar license required.
Experience: 3+ years of litigation experience.
Application Requirement: CV or resume, cover letter, and a legal writing sample (10 pages or less). Please submit all three documents in your application to be considered.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
OTHER
- Demonstrated commitment to public-interest advocacy, environmental protection, and natural resources conservation.
- Travel is occasionally required for events such as conferences and court hearings.
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All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Defenders of Wildlife provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex national origin, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family/parental status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic in all personnel actions.
Please be advised this position is union-eligible.
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