Senior Attorney
Company: Biological Diversity
Location: Portland
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Senior Attorney - Endangered Species Program
Full time position
Portland, OR strongly preferred, but other locations
considered.
General position overview:The , a national 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization dedicated to the protection of imperiled plants,
animals and wild places, seeks an experienced attorney to advocate
for the conservation of endangered species utilizing administrative
and legal tools. - The position will involve using applicable laws,
including the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy
Act, Administrative Procedures Act and others, to protect
endangered species from the many threats they face. - This will
require a dynamic, dedicated individual with a background in law,
advocacy and biology. - -
Main duties:
Essential qualities, qualifications, and skills desired:
Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 commensurate with experience.
The Center offers an excellent benefits package, including
employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance and
a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match. Vacation
accrual starts at 15 days annually, but it may be higher
commensurate with experience.
Please apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume, writing
sample and 3-5 references with your application. The position will
remain open until filled. No telephone calls, please.
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.
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