Staff Attorney — conservation of Southeast endangered species

The Center for Biological Diversity seeks an experienced attorney to advocate for the conservation of Southeast 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 the increasing number of endangered species in the Southeast from the many threats they face. This will require a dynamic, dedicated individual with a background in law, advocacy and biology.  

Main duties:

• Expand the Center’s work to protect endangered species in Florida and the Southeast.
• Identify and carry out opportunities to protect endangered species from urban sprawl, pollution, logging, agriculture and other threats through litigation and other advocacy.  
• Develop detailed knowledge of the status of endangered species.
• Build relationships with key scientists.
• Utilize litigation and media campaigns to highlight the threats to imperiled wildlife.
• Advocate for comprehensive protection of endangered species as a response to litigation and other pressure.

Essential qualities, qualifications and skills desired:

• At least two years experience as an environmental attorney.
• Experience litigating under the Endangered Species Act.
• Knowledge of the status of, biology of, and threats to endangered species.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• A background in leading litigation projects and working collaboratively with peers.
• A dynamic and assertive personality.

Salary is 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.

The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, diversity both in the workplace and the world. We believe there is not only an intrinsic link between protecting the diversity of the Earth's cultures, languages, plants and animals, but between that work and having a staff diverse in gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and socioeconomic background. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application process:
Please send a cover letter, a résumé, references and a writing sample via email (no paper) to southeast_ endangered_species_attorney@biologicaldiversity.org, “Attn: Attorney Job”. The position will remain open until filled. No telephone calls, please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.