<div>Job Title: Attorney (Staff or Senior DOE)Program: Great BasinEmployment Type: [X] Salary   [  ] Hourly                                   [  ] Part-time [X] Full-time                                   [  ] Temporary [X] RegularReports to: Great Basin DirectorDirect Reports to this position: N/ASalary Range: DOE: Staff Attorney: $72,500 - $89,500; Senior Attorney: $89,500 - $131,500Location: This is a remote position in Nevada, Utah, California, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, or Idaho.Is this position in the Bargaining Unit?  [X] Yes   [   ] No *Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment. How to apply: Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. The position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. The desired start date is as soon as possible. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please. ABOUT THE CENTER The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. POSITION SUMMARYThe position will involve using applicable laws, including the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Administrative Procedures Act, various Nevada environmental statutes, and others, to engage in a range of efforts to protect federal public lands and imperiled species in the Great Basin and northern Mojave Deserts of Nevada and Utah from mining, energy development, public lands sell offs or transfers, water grabs and other harmful activities. The position requires a dynamic, dedicated, organized, and self-motivated individual with experience in public lands law and litigation. The focus of this position will be to support existing work and to expand the scope of work with a broader litigation focus. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Track, analyze, and comment on harmful proposals including plan amendments and revisions and site-specific projects as appropriate.</li><li>Litigate to challenge harmful projects in federal and state court. Engage in administrative advocacy, such as commenting on proposed plans, projects, and rulemakings and the preparation of petitions for rulemaking.</li><li>Analyze pending state and federal legislation.</li><li>Participate in strategic planning and execution of both legal and campaign strategies.</li><li>Develop cases to further the goals of the Center's Great Basin Program.</li><li>Work with regional, local, and national partners.</li><li>Work with scientists and other related experts.</li><li>Work with relevant staff to prepare external communications; and give talks at relevant conferences.</li><li>Occasional travel required (meetings, conferences, hearings, oral arguments, field visits, etc.).</li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul> ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS<ul><li>Law school graduate, admitted to a relevant state bar;</li><li>Minimum three years (Staff Attorney) or eight years (Senior Attorney) of environmental and natural resources litigation experience;</li><li>Experience developing strategic litigation and litigating under relevant federal statutes, specifically: ESA, NEPA, FLPMA, APA;</li><li>Knowledge of federal laws relating to public lands and endangered species management and protection;</li><li>General knowledge of water law;</li><li>Knowledge of or ability to quickly get up to speed on biology of, and threats to public lands and imperiled species in the Great Basin and northern Mojave deserts;</li><li>Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills;</li><li>Ability to manage a full work docket with shifting timelines, priorities and emergent needs with a commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards;</li><li>Experienced communication and interpersonal skills;</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as part of an effective team;</li><li>Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion;</li><li>Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including some long days and weekends.</li></ul> WORKING CONDITIONSThis position will work remotely from a home office. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday with some morning, night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines. Stable and fast internet from your home office is required if working remotely (the Center provides a home office stipend). The position may require travel for meetings, conferences, hearing, field visits, and court appearances. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This is not a complete description of all workplace conditions, and conditions are subject to change per the Organization’s discretion. CognitiveAbility to process and analyze information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Exchange accurate information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Communicate and express oneself with others: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Interaction with other colleagues: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Interaction with the public/co-collaborators: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently PhysicalReading (ingest data): [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Working on a computer: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Typing: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Writing by hand: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Sitting: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Walking: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Standing: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Hiking: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Climbing up or down stairs: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Bending: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Squatting: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Reaching overhead: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Repetitive motions: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Ability to drive: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Location ConditionsIn person required (versus remote work): [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] FrequentlyTravel required*:  [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] FrequentlyNight or weekend work: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] FrequentlyWork in outdoor conditions: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently *Attendance at our remote annual all-staff retreat is encouraged. This could require travel and 4-5 days of time away from home each year. BENEFITS (Subject to change—see Handbook for more details) For regular staff working 30+ hours a week<ul><li>Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.</li><li>Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.</li><li>Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.</li><li>Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses.</li><li>Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long-Term Disability provided for all staff.</li><li>Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.</li><li>Discounted premiums for pet discount program.</li></ul>For all regular staff<ul><li>403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions.</li><li>Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year and 5 “personal” days awarded each year.</li><li>Vacation accrual starts at a rate of 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience, and paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year.</li><li>Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave.</li><li>After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical.</li><li>Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.</li></ul> JEDAI STATEMENTThe 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. The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. We welcome and encourage anyone interested to apply to any of our open positions. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered. Exempt Classification: ExemptApplicable Exemption: Professional<ul><li>Reasoning behind this classification: Attorneys are classified as “learned professionals” as their work is primarily intellectual and requires a high level of specialized knowledge gained through extensive education</li></ul></div>

At the Center for Biological Diversity, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature &mdash; to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters, and climate that species need to survive.
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Public Lands Attorney (Staff or Senior)

<div>Job Title: Attorney (Staff or Senior DOE)Program: Great BasinEmployment Type: [X] Salary   [  ] Hourly                                   [  ] Part-time [X] Full-time                                   [  ] Temporary [X] RegularReports to: Great Basin DirectorDirect Reports to this position: N/ASalary Range: DOE: Staff Attorney: $72,500 - $89,500; Senior Attorney: $89,500 - $131,500Location: This is a remote position in Nevada, Utah, California, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, or Idaho.Is this position in the Bargaining Unit?  [X] Yes   [   ] No *Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment. How to apply: Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. The position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. The desired start date is as soon as possible. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please. ABOUT THE CENTER The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. POSITION SUMMARYThe position will involve using applicable laws, including the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Administrative Procedures Act, various Nevada environmental statutes, and others, to engage in a range of efforts to protect federal public lands and imperiled species in the Great Basin and northern Mojave Deserts of Nevada and Utah from mining, energy development, public lands sell offs or transfers, water grabs and other harmful activities. The position requires a dynamic, dedicated, organized, and self-motivated individual with experience in public lands law and litigation. The focus of this position will be to support existing work and to expand the scope of work with a broader litigation focus. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Track, analyze, and comment on harmful proposals including plan amendments and revisions and site-specific projects as appropriate.</li><li>Litigate to challenge harmful projects in federal and state court. Engage in administrative advocacy, such as commenting on proposed plans, projects, and rulemakings and the preparation of petitions for rulemaking.</li><li>Analyze pending state and federal legislation.</li><li>Participate in strategic planning and execution of both legal and campaign strategies.</li><li>Develop cases to further the goals of the Center's Great Basin Program.</li><li>Work with regional, local, and national partners.</li><li>Work with scientists and other related experts.</li><li>Work with relevant staff to prepare external communications; and give talks at relevant conferences.</li><li>Occasional travel required (meetings, conferences, hearings, oral arguments, field visits, etc.).</li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul> ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS<ul><li>Law school graduate, admitted to a relevant state bar;</li><li>Minimum three years (Staff Attorney) or eight years (Senior Attorney) of environmental and natural resources litigation experience;</li><li>Experience developing strategic litigation and litigating under relevant federal statutes, specifically: ESA, NEPA, FLPMA, APA;</li><li>Knowledge of federal laws relating to public lands and endangered species management and protection;</li><li>General knowledge of water law;</li><li>Knowledge of or ability to quickly get up to speed on biology of, and threats to public lands and imperiled species in the Great Basin and northern Mojave deserts;</li><li>Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills;</li><li>Ability to manage a full work docket with shifting timelines, priorities and emergent needs with a commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards;</li><li>Experienced communication and interpersonal skills;</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as part of an effective team;</li><li>Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion;</li><li>Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including some long days and weekends.</li></ul> WORKING CONDITIONSThis position will work remotely from a home office. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday with some morning, night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines. Stable and fast internet from your home office is required if working remotely (the Center provides a home office stipend). The position may require travel for meetings, conferences, hearing, field visits, and court appearances. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This is not a complete description of all workplace conditions, and conditions are subject to change per the Organization’s discretion. CognitiveAbility to process and analyze information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Exchange accurate information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Communicate and express oneself with others: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Interaction with other colleagues: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Interaction with the public/co-collaborators: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently PhysicalReading (ingest data): [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Working on a computer: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Typing: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Writing by hand: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Sitting: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Walking: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Standing: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Hiking: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Climbing up or down stairs: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Bending: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Squatting: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Reaching overhead: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Repetitive motions: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  Ability to drive: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Location ConditionsIn person required (versus remote work): [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] FrequentlyTravel required*:  [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] FrequentlyNight or weekend work: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] FrequentlyWork in outdoor conditions: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently *Attendance at our remote annual all-staff retreat is encouraged. This could require travel and 4-5 days of time away from home each year. BENEFITS (Subject to change—see Handbook for more details) For regular staff working 30+ hours a week<ul><li>Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.</li><li>Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.</li><li>Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.</li><li>Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses.</li><li>Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long-Term Disability provided for all staff.</li><li>Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.</li><li>Discounted premiums for pet discount program.</li></ul>For all regular staff<ul><li>403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions.</li><li>Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year and 5 “personal” days awarded each year.</li><li>Vacation accrual starts at a rate of 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience, and paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year.</li><li>Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave.</li><li>After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical.</li><li>Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.</li></ul> JEDAI STATEMENTThe 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. The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. We welcome and encourage anyone interested to apply to any of our open positions. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered. Exempt Classification: ExemptApplicable Exemption: Professional<ul><li>Reasoning behind this classification: Attorneys are classified as “learned professionals” as their work is primarily intellectual and requires a high level of specialized knowledge gained through extensive education</li></ul></div>

Public Lands Attorney (Staff or Senior)

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