Description:
An Environmental Advocacy Organization is seeking a Senior Attorney to join our team working to protect New England's environment for all people. The Senior Attorney will work in An Environmental Advocacy Organization's Clean Air & Water (CAW) team and will be based in Boston, MA with some opportunity for remote and flexible work.The Senior Attorney will work on litigation across program priorities, as well as promote solutions to the region's biggest environmental challenges using policy tools. The work will focus on Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act enforcement cases, but lawsuits in federal court may include claims stemming from violations of other federal and state statutes and regulations. The goal is to protect communities and their local environments, especially historically disadvantaged ones, from contamination.
What You'll Do:
- Devise and execute legal strategies for achieving An Environmental Advocacy Organization's advocacy goals;
- Represent An Environmental Advocacy Organization and other parties in litigation and administrative proceedings;
- Negotiate civil penalties, injunctive relief, and fee and cost recovery;
- Advise An Environmental Advocacy Organization and community and advocacy groups on legal and policy matters;
- Lead program teams, supervise and mentor junior advocates and interns;
- Serve as a senior member of the team, acting as a lead on cases and as a resource to other team members;
- Build alliances and coalitions among parties that may include community groups, public officials, business interests, and other organizations;
- Write public educational materials, articles, opinion pieces and communicate about advocacy work through news and social media outlets;
- Contribute to the health of our organizational community and its smooth operation;
- Advise and assist An Environmental Advocacy Organization's communications team in delivering advocacy news and key messages to the press, our members, and the public;
- Occasionally advise and assist An Environmental Advocacy Organization's development team with fundraising efforts;
- Prepare research reports, memos, and presentations;
- Contribute to An Environmental Advocacy Organization's strategic priorities and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and organizational excellence; and
- Other duties as specified.
What You'll Need:
We are looking for a motivated and mature self-starter that is able to work both independently and as a productive team member. To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- At least 7 years of relevant experience practicing law, particularly litigation;
- A passion for and commitment to the environment, public health, and/or social justice;
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to put your analysis into writing that is easily understood;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities in a fast-paced environment;
- Commitment to developing new skills and responsibilities;
- Commitment to working collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues and partners;
- Passion for An Environmental Advocacy Organization's mission;
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
- A law degree and active bar membership in good standing in any state (New England state is preferred).