POSITION SUMMARY
The Center for Biological Diversity currently has TWO attorney vacancies in our Climate Law Institute to join our New Mexico team to advance our state-level work on oil and gas pollution. Both positions can be either a Staff or Senior attorney depending on qualifications. These are hybrid (remote + in-person) positions, located in New Mexico.
Staff Attorney (min 3 years litigation experience) salary range: $69,000-$85,000 DOE
Senior Attorney (min 8 years litigation experience) salary range: $85,000-$125,000 DOE
General position overview:
The Climate Law Institute wages innovative legal and grassroots campaigns to protect people, wildlife and ecosystems from climate change and the fossil fuel industry. We work at every level, from international, federal, state and local campaigns to eliminate fossil fuel pollution and speed a just transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy. The Climate Law Institute is looking to add two attorneys to its New Mexico team. The new attorneys will work closely with New Mexico community organizations on state litigation, administrative and policy advocacy, and grassroots and media outreach. The attorneys will also work closely with other team members, including legal, science, organizing, and communications staff.
Main duties:
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Essential qualities, qualifications and skills:
Preferred qualifications, skills, and qualities:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In-person req. (versus remote work) - Occasionally
Travel Required - Occasionally
Reading - Constantly
Typing - Constantly
Sitting - Frequently
Lift/Carry 0 – 25 lbs. - Rarely
Lift/Carry 25 – 75 lbs. - Never
Hiking - Rarely
Walking - Rarely
Speaking - Frequently
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.
JEDAI STATEMENT
The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and 3-4 references. These positions will remain open until filled. The desired start date is ASAP. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.