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Position: Pace Law School, Haub Transactional Food and Beverage Law Clinic, Director/Managing Attorney (Deadline: June 30, White Plains, NY)

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Seeks Transactional Food and Beverage Law Clinic Director

 

Introduction

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University seeks to hire a Director for its new Transactional Food and Beverage Law Clinic, to start September 1, 2016.  This new clinic is part of a collaboration between the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to serve the direct legal service needs of food justice organizations, farmers, and food entrepreneurs in the greater New York region by increasing capacity of the legal community to meet those needs through education of law students and training of lawyers. 

Legal services are vital to empower transitions to a more just and sustainable food system. In order to implement innovative practices, farmers, food and beverage entrepreneurs, and other activists must navigate a complicated legal landscape governing everything from food labels to estate planning.  The overall Pace-NRDC Food Law Initiative seeks both to provide some of these necessary to legal services and to train a larger community of lawyers to understand food, beverage, and agriculture issues.

Job Description

The Director/Managing Attorney of the Haub Transactional Food and Beverage Law Clinic will serve as lead attorney on all clinic projects.  He/she will work with Professor Margot Pollans, the Food Law Initiative Faculty Director, to identify clinic clients and overall clinic development.  The managing attorney will also work with NRDC and other key partners on appropriate clinic projects.  During the academic year, the managing attorney will supervise clinic students and will co-teach a weekly clinic seminar.  The managing attorney will take the lead in developing the curriculum for the clinic seminar.  The managing attorney will also assist with fundraising efforts and participate in teaching and planning for Food Law Initiative workshop programs.

Haub Transactional Food and Beverage Law Clinic

The clinic’s primary mission is to facilitate development of a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable regional food system by providing direct legal services to individuals and organizations who seek to reform how we grow, distribute, purchase, and dispose of food.  The clinic will seek to achieve its mission by serving small- and medium-sized farmers implementing innovative and sustainable farming practices, mission-oriented food entrepreneurs, and food justice non-profit organizations.  Areas of critical need include access to land, access to capital, farm ownership succession and estate planning, eligibility for federal and state programs and benefits, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory law (including food safety law, labeling requirements, labor law, and zoning).  This mission-driven clinic will serve some of the currently unmet legal needs of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regional food systems while also providing Pace law students with a unique opportunity for hands on transactional law experience in a growing area of law.

 

Pace-NRDC Food Law Initiative

As noted, the overall goal of the Pace-NRDC Food Law Initiative is to address the significantly direct legal service needs of food justice organizations, farmers, and food entrepreneurs in the greater New York region. In addition to the new Clinic, there are three other key components of the Initiative. First, each semester a Pace student will work at NRDC on regional food—and the first extern started in January 2016. Second, the initiative will also host an annual lecture focusing on critical food law topics; the first annual lecture was held on January 27, 2016.  And third, there will be a Workshop Series for law students and lawyers to build the capacity of the legal community to deal with food and agriculture issues.  For more information, see http://www.law.pace.edu/pace-nrdc-food-law-initiative.

For almost four decades, the Haub Environmental Law Program has provided an internationally acclaimed environmental legal education. Its dedicated faculty have been pioneers in developing and implementing environmental law and continue to serve as national and world leaders in the field. Its alumni are at work in law firms, government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and universities across the country and around the world. In recent years, the law school has expanded the environmental program to include food law and has hired two new full time faculty who teach and write in the area.  The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 2 million members and online activists. Since 1970, its lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment.  NRDC is committed to fixing the broken national food system and rebuilding strong, equitable, and sustainable regional food systems.

Qualifications

·         3+ years transactional legal experience

·         New York State bar admission (or admission in an another state and willingness to sit for the New York bar at the first opportunity after hiring)

·         demonstrated fundraising ability

·         excellent analytical and writing skills and demonstrated success in advocacy and client management

·         significant experience working with food system issues and a commitment to the mission of the Food Law Initiative

·         teaching (or other supervisory) experience

 

Other Information

·         Start date: September 1, 2016

·         Position duration: two years with possibility for extension depending on funding

·         This is a full-time non-tenure track position and the Director will solely be an employee of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.

·         Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Competitive benefits package.

Pace is committed to achieving completely equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Applications are encouraged from people of color, individuals of varied sexual and affectional orientations, individuals who are differently-abled, veterans of the armed forces or national service, and anyone whose background and experience will contribute to the diversity of the law school.  

To apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and list of references by June 30, 2016 via careers.pace.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55840.

Any questions should be directed to Margot Pollans, mpollans@law.pace.edu.

Position: Travelers, Associate Counsel, Environmental Litigation (deadline: unknown, Hartford, CT)

http://careers.travelers.com/job/Hartford-Associate-Counsel,-Environmental-Litigation-Job-CT-06101/328759700/
(posted May 22, and unknown deadline)

Associate Counsel, Environmental Litigation Job

Apply now »

Date: May 22, 2016

Location: Hartford, CT, US

Job Opening ID	6060BR
Title	Associate Counsel, Environmental Litigation
Country	US
State/Region/Province	CT
City	Hartford
Job Category	Legal
Position Type	Experienced/Professional
Company Information	Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.
Job Summary	Under direct supervision, this position provides a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services while representing Travelers. Legal services may include: general legal counseling, compliance counseling, contract drafting and negotiation, management of litigation, resolution of disputes with or on behalf of the companys insureds, management of regulatory relationships, support for a broad array of business initiatives, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. This position handles matters of relatively lesser complexity and exposure. Complexity increases as experience is acquired. Also requires a developing knowledge of the business context in which legal work is performed. This position does not lead others.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities	(May include all or the majority but not limited to these components.) Provides high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding matters or relatively lesser complexity which have or may have a dollar impact on business activities and operations. Applies knowledge of legal specialty while developing a deeper knowledge of the business operations. Researches legal precedents and principles within area of specialization or expertise. With guidance, identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk. Works with inside and/or outside counsel to research legal requirements, issues and consults on legal strategies within area of specialization or expertise. Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents. Maintains awareness of judicial climate and legal developments through the review of legal publications, on-line documentation and attendance at seminars and conferences. Learns and understands customers expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals. Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships. May act as mentor and coach to paralegal/staff; explains issues, ideas and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments. Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law. Ensures timely submission of work product as required. Litigation Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities: After consultation, works under the supervision of experienced counsel in reviewing litigation files and learning about the litigation process. Drafts and/or reviews pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents under the supervision of experienced counsel. Attends court events and other appointments with or under the supervision of experienced counsel. Other duties as assigned.
Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies	All Enterprise Individual Contributor Competencies plus: Advocacy: Developing strong lawyering skills. Accurately assesses the degree of legal risk and opportunity in a given situation. While understanding business goals, exercises independent judgment in providing advice and strategic recommendations. Persuasively advocates position. Knowledge of Law: Continuous development in legal specialty areas. Identifies issues; appreciates interaction between facts and the law; grasps legal complexities. Effectively and accurately researches legal issues. Negotiation: Understands potential exposure, corporate risk and opportunity; understands needs and goals of participants; marshals facts and law; uses creativity in developing effective strategy and persuasively presenting the position; and demonstrates flexibility to achieve an appropriate resolution. Trusted Advisor (Legal-specific): Earns trust, confidence, and respect through consistent performance; fosters open and honest communication; shares with department significant court decisions and/or litigation trends; candidly offers ideas, thoughtful feedback and a reasoned point of view. When appropriate, challenges assumptions. Acts with integrity; takes appropriate risks. Ability to present information and advice in a clear, concise, logical and well-organized manner to enable clients to make informed, well-reasoned business decisions. Technology: Uses, leverages, and maintains proficiency with corporate and job-related technology as it evolves (e.g. hardware, software, business unit applications, and systems tools.) Appreciation of Business Context: Has the developing knowledge of the business supported and acts on legal issues in the context of business objectives and initiatives. Looks for new and innovative ways to achieve business legal objectives. Continuous Learning: Gains, absorbs and applies new information to identify and address own learning and development needs to keep skills up to date. Credibility: Demonstrates behavior that causes individual to be perceived as responsible, reliable and trustworthy. Influences Others: Influences others without using formal authority. Is open to being influenced to explore new possibilities. Adjusts own style according to the demands of the situation. Resource Utilization & Management: Identifies and utilizes corporate and outside personnel and sources of information to achieve goals. Uses, takes advantage of, and maintains proficiency with corporate and job-related resources, including technology.
Education, Work Experience & Knowledge	Juris Doctorate; graduate from an accredited law school. Typically has 0 - 3 years of prior legal experience.
Physical Requirements	Operates standard office equipment: Continuously (67 - 100%) Lifting items up to 0 - 10 lbs pounds: Occasionally (0 - 33%)Sitting (can stand at will): Frequently (34 - 66%) Use of Keyboards, Sporadic 10-Key: Continuously (67 - 100%)
Licensing or Certificates	Admitted to the Bar in good standing
Environmental/Work Schedules/Othert	Weekend work hours Occasionally (0 - 33%) Overnight work hours Occasionally (0 - 33%) Holiday work hours (Federal and religious): Occasionally (0 - 33%) Travel: Frequently 34 - 66% (For Corporate Legal roles, travel requirement is occasional 0-33%.)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement	Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.

Position: Connecticut Fund for Environment, Climate and Energy Attorney (deadline: June 15/rolling, New Haven, CT)

http://media.wix.com/ugd/842761_f3305ad11a184709812dbab41b856c44.pdf


CLIMATE AND ENERGY ATTORNEY Connecticut Fund for the Environment / Save the Sound www.ctenvironment.org • www.savethesound.org Connecticut Fund for the Environment (CFE) is a leading non-profit environmental advocacy organization based in New Haven, Connecticut. CFE’s Save the Sound program has an additional office in Mamaroneck, New York for its Western Long Island Sound program. CFE is a professional organization with a strong track record and we are currently in an exciting period of expansion. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, self-starter to fill a position as the Climate and Energy Attorney. This is a full-time position in New Haven, CT, which reports to CFE’s Program Director. CFE’s climate and energy program is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing Connecticut’s leadership role in addressing climate change and air pollution and supporting sustainable communities and economies. CFE uses legal and policy expertise to advocate for effective environmental solutions; Save the Sound, a permanent program of CFE, is dedicated to the protection, preservation and appreciation of Long Island Sound. Position and Responsibilities The climate and energy attorney will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing CFE’s climate and energy program. The position will involve working with multiple stakeholders in the legislature, administration, regulatory agencies, business community, clean energy community, and others, including other environmental advocacy groups. It will involve researching and understanding cutting-edge issues regarding climate change, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, clean energy finance, renewable energy deployment, grid modernization, and utility business models. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, comments in administrative proceedings, and grant proposals, testifying on bills before the state legislature, and working with communications staff on public outreach materials and press. The energy and environment attorney, with direction and supervision from the Program Director, will also plan, track, and report progress to demonstrate genuine progress in meeting CFE’s goals. Recent priorities include: (1) advocating for meaningful greenhouse gas emissions reductions at the Governor’s Council on Climate Change and at the local level, (2) supporting policies to promote electric vehicles, (3) the Share the Sun campaign, which focuses on public outreach and education around shared solar, and (4) removing regulatory barriers to deployment of clean and renewable distributed generation. The attorney may also appear before agencies and in federal and state court on behalf of CFE in energy, air, land, and water related matters. Qualifications Candidates must have a J.D. and be admitted to the Connecticut state bar, or be willing to sit for the Connecticut bar at the next available opportunity. Another advanced degree in science, economics, or policy would be helpful but is not required. The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of postgraduate legal experience, a demonstrated commitment to public interest environmental advocacy, and a background in energy and climate law and policy. He or she should be highly self-motivated, capable of organizing and implementing campaigns, and a strong public representative of CFE and its mission. Finally, he or she should have experience in, and understanding of, legislative and regulatory affairs involving climate and energy, including knowledge of state and federal regulation of utilities. Outstanding research and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively are required. Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and three references to Valerie Wormely-Radford at vwormely-radford@ctenvironment.org with “Climate and Energy Attorney” in the subject line. The application process will remain open until a candidate is selected; however CFE advises that materials be submitted prior to June 15, 2017. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. CFE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis when considering applicants. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience. Background Founded in 1978, Connecticut Fund for the Environment merged in 2004 with Save the Sound, a respected voice for the protection of Long Island Sound’s shoreline, marine habitat and water quality since 1972. Linking CFE’s legal, scientific, and policy expertise with Save the Sound’s proven stewardship, restoration, and community outreach capability has created one of the region’s leading environmental organizations. Our mission is to protect and improve the land, air, and water of Connecticut and Long Island Sound. Our staff of 32 works with thousands of partners and stakeholders, including elected officials and community leaders, individual citizen activists (13,000), volunteers (2,500), and members (5,300). Additional Duties of All CFE/Save the Sound Employees All employees are expected to assist with execution of the annual development plan to support meeting the annual organizational and campaign budget. Activities may include, but are not limited to:  Playing a lead or support role in drafting content for grant proposals and funding requests;  Participating in donor cultivation and solicitation activities in support of small donor development; and  Supporting the execution of small fundraising events or donor cultivation events. All employees must also maintain accountability to administrative systems and procedures, including but not limited to:  Submitting expense reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, invoices, lobbying reports, etc. by the deadlines assigned, as well as submitting content for the outreach calendar;  Plan, track, and report on individual and departmental work in support of organizational coordination;  Contribute content for organizational communications and marketing materials.

Position: King & Spalding, Junior Associate (deadline: unspecified, Houston, TX)

http://www.kslaw.com/careers/Experienced-Lawyers/Current-Openings

Tort Litigation & Environmental
# of Positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 2-4 
Type of Experience: King & Spalding seeks a junior associate for its Tort and Environmental Practice Group in Houston. The group represents clients in product liability, toxic tort, and environmental arenas, handling mass tort class actions and managing complex discovery. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills. Qualified candidates will also have one to three years of litigation experience at a law firm, including preferably some courtroom experience. Consideration will be given to candidates who are currently completing a federal court clerkship. To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attach a resume and law school transcript. When completing the online application, select "Houston" as the Office, "Tort Litigation/Envt" as the Department, and "Lateral Associate" as the Position. Search firms that have a current contract with King & Spalding may submit qualified candidates to kbrown@kslaw.com. *Please note that search firm submissions of candidates currently completing a clerkship, with no prior legal practice experience, are specifically excluded. Current judicial clerks are encouraged to apply directly and may learn more about the firm's clerkship hiring process on our "Judicial Clerks" page.

Fellowship: Environmental Defense Fund, Legal Fellow (deadline: unspecified/rolling, Washington, DC)

https://www.edf.org/jobs/legal-fellow
(go to job ad page for a direct link to submit application online)

Legal Fellow

Legal FellowClimate and Energy - LegalWashington, DC

With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents, and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.

Overall FunctionEnvironmental Defense Fund’s Washington, DC office is seeking a highly qualified and deeply motivated legal fellow to work on projects related to climate, air quality, and energy, with particular focus on reducing climate-destabilizing carbon pollution from the electric power sector. 

Key ResponsibilitiesThe Legal Fellow works closely with the rest of the legal team on a dynamic mix of legal and regulatory advocacy aimed to secure effective greenhouse gas mitigation and cleaner air.  The work ranges from strategy sessions about what legal arguments will be most effective in a specific briefing effort to intensive legal research on cutting-edge environmental law questions to the development of comments to advocate for and support the development of protective environmental standards

Previous legal fellows have researched, written, and presented legal and policy documents for federal court litigation, administrative litigation, national and state regulatory proceedings, and various policy venues. Current legal fellows have been deeply engaged in D.C. Circuit litigation over greenhouse gas and toxic air pollution regulation under the Clean Air Act; litigation challenging California’s landmark climate program; major national and regional policy initiatives on air quality and climate change; protection of air quality and ecological systems in national parks; and the development of emission standards for oil and gas development.

QualificationsWe seek recent law school graduates interested in working on cutting edge regional, national, and international climate and air quality issues. Other qualifications include:

• Licensed to practice law or actively seeking admission to Bar, with background in environmental and administrative law.
• Ability to collect, manipulate, analyze, and interpret legal data and prepare reports of findings.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing and advocacy skills.
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external allies.
• Results-oriented, self-starter with the ability to think strategically and work on fast-paced, dynamic issues.
• Ability to work both independently and as a leader or member of teams in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues and partners of varied background and experience. Able to prioritize and be flexible.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

LocationWashington, DC

TermThis is a one-year fellowship

HoursFull-time (35 hours/week)

Application MaterialsInterested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, together with a writing sample. 

Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.

Position: Earthjustice, Litigation, Associate Attorney (Deadline: rolling, Seattle, WA)

http://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/34201/associate-attorney

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

LOCATION: 

Seattle, WA

DEPARTMENT:  Litigation

The Northwest Office of Earthjustice is seeking applicants for an Associate Attorney to begin work in the fall of 2016 or sooner.

The Northwest Office opened in 1987 to enable Earthjustice to take a more active role in preserving the unique natural resources and environment of the Pacific Northwest.  Since that time, the Northwest office has undertaken campaigns to protect old growth forests, promote salmon recovery, improve water quality, protect Puget Sound and the communities that depend on it, stop coal-fired power plants, protect farmworkers and their families from pesticides, and respond to climate change, among other things.

Although the primary focus of the Northwest office is representing environmental and citizens’ groups in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we often take cases with national and international scope.  For example, the Northwest office is involved in cases seeking to stop coal exports to Asia and transport of crude oil to ports along the entire west coast as part of its effort to reduce reliance on dirty fossil fuels. We also have led nationwide litigation to protect 58.5 million acres of undeveloped, roadless areas on our National Forests.  We frequently work in close partnership with Native American Tribes and fence-line communities.

Our office is located in the heart of downtown Seattle near the federal and state courthouses, the waterfront, and historic Pioneer Square.  Our goal is to produce the highest quality legal work in a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and collegial environment.  The Northwest Office has nine attorneys, including this position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Staff Attorneys and clients to investigate, develop, and prosecute cases. 
• Participate in the full range of tasks involved in complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, and oral advocacy.
• As an Associate Attorney gains experience, typically her or his case load will include both cases for which he or she has primary responsibility under the supervision of a Staff Attorney, and cases on which he or she works in a supporting role with Staff Attorneys.

The Associate Attorney program comprises a two-year position with a possible extension for a third year. This program is designed to help attorneys develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation.  Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice or with other public interest organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law school graduate by fall of 2016 admitted to, or willing to apply for admission to, the Washington State Bar.
• Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, sound yet creative judgment.
• Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
• Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
• Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
• Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission.

We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a:

• Resume.
• One or two page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission; and/or, (2) any experiences you have working with people or communities from backgrounds that differ from your own or with those who have been disproportionately affected by environmental harms.
• Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work.
• Law school transcript.
• List of three references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  We expect to fill the position by fall of 2016 or sooner depending upon applicant availability.

Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.

Internship: Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, Federal Affairs Intern (for fall semester) (Deadline: 7/1, Washington, DC)

http://www.c2es.org/about/career-opportunities/federal-affairs-intern

The internship provides an ideal candidate the opportunity to gain experience in researching climate change policies and initiatives at federal levels as well as provide support on other C2ES projects. The intern will work directly with the Director of Outreach and program staff.

Prior to being hired, the selected candidate must be able to provide proof of academic credit or funding from an accredited college, university, or third party for research. Funding must cover at least minimum wage.        

Major Responsibilities:

• Research emerging federal agency and legislative actions and support substantive C2ES work on federal climate change initiatives and their interaction with federal programs
• Develop and contribute to written material, including federal, legislative, and election-related news items, blog posts, and policy briefs
• Attend and summarize Congressional and administrative hearings and other relevant federal policy events
• Maintain and improve content of federal and Congressional portions of the C2ES website, including bill information and summaries (web design experience not required)
• Research and provide analytical support to other C2ES projects
• Willingness to pitch in at all levels

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in government, economics, environmental or energy policy, or related field; preference given to those currently enrolled in a graduate program
• Interdisciplinary understanding of the climate change issue (technology, politics, economics)
• Top-notch writing, editing, research, and analytic skills
• Attention to detail

Status:  Full- or part-time internship

About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions:
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) has long been recognized in the United States and abroad as an influential and pragmatic voice on climate issues. At C2ES, we believe that ensuring safe, reliable, affordable energy – while protecting the global climate – is a paramount challenge of the 21st century. Now more than ever, we need committed voices with the expertise to cut through complexity and craft innovative solutions; the independence to separate fact from fiction; and the credibility to work with all sides to build common ground.                                     

C2ES contributes to this critical effort by:

• Being a Reliable Source – We provide timely, impartial information and analysis on the scientific, economic, technological and policy dimensions of climate and energy challenges. See, for instance, our resources on carbon pollution standards and on extreme weather and climate change.
• Working Together – We bring together business, the environmental community, other stakeholders, and policymakers to achieve common understandings and consensus solutions. Examples include our collaborative efforts to accelerate the deployment of plug-in electric vehicles and our broad coalition supporting the use of captured carbon dioxide in enhanced oil recovery.
• Advancing Innovative Policy – We work closely with policymakers and stakeholders to promote pragmatic, effective policies at the state, national and international levels. Our rich web resources help both experts and citizens understand the issues, track government efforts, and contribute to the policy process.

For more information about the C2ES visit www.c2es.org.

Applications due by July 1.

Candidate selection projected for July/August.

Internships run anytime between: end of September-December.

To apply - send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:

Human Resources Department
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 550
Arlington, VA 22201

or electronically to hr@C2ES.org

Position: Center for International Environmental Law, Environmental Health Program, Staff Attorney (Deadline: rolling, Washington, DC)

http://www.ciel.org/about-us/jobs/ciel-vacancy-announcement-staff-attorney-environmental-health-program/

CIEL Vacancy Announcement: Staff Attorney for the Environmental Health Program

May 2016

The Center for International Environmental Law is seeking an experienced legal advocate and policy analyst to become CIEL’s next attorney for its Environmental Health Program (EH). This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional and energetic individual passionate about cutting edge international legal work advocating for a toxic free future.

For more than 25 years, CIEL has used the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society. CIEL’s dynamic team of international attorneys and experts work with global partners in collaborative ways to tackle some of the most interesting and challenging issues facing people and the planet.

CIEL has built a reputation as one of the leading organizations developing legal analysis and proposals for the use of precautionary approaches for the safe management of chemicals and waste. The Environmental Health Program works to achieve a toxics-free future through negotiation and implementation of new international instruments; changing public policy and corporate practices; advocating for the precautionary approach; and increasing awareness of new forms of chemicals like endocrine disrupting chemicals and nanomaterials, while building strong and diverse coalitions. In the past few years, CIEL has also spearheaded work highlighting the risks of trade agreements (in particular the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP) to chemicals regulations and environmental health,

The EH attorney position requires: knowledge and practical experience of international chemicals and waste regulations; experience with trade issues; demonstrated ability to do complex legal and policy analysis; effective communication with diverse stakeholders and public speaking skills; and extensive experience working in collaborative processes.

The position can be based in Washington, D.C., or Geneva (Switzerland) and requires periodic international travel. A complete position description is available here. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, two references, and a writing sample to info@ciel.org (include “Environmental Health Attorney Position” in subject line). The writing sample should represent the applicant’s own, unedited writing.

Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Ideal start date for this position is September 2016.

CIEL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer offering an informal, friendly, and fun work environment with excellent benefits.

Fellowship: Conservation Law Center Fellow (Bloomington, Indiana, deadline: July 5, 2016)

Conservation Law Fellow for 2016-17

Conservation Law Center

The CLC: The Conservation Law Center (CLC) is an independent, non-profit organization that provides legal counsel to conservation organizations and works to improve conservation law and policy.  The CLC also operates a Conservation Law Clinic for the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and maintains close relationships with the law school community. The CLC handles a wide range of transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters for clients. But it is best known for its expertise on law of conservation easements and comprehensive counsel to land trusts; for its legal work on threats to species and natural processes; and for its legal support for the conservation of freshwater systems of high natural value (including Lake Michigan public trust litigation). You can find more information about the CLC at: http://www.conservationlawcenter.org. The CLC is housed in the same building as the other Maurer law clinics, across the street from the law school in downtown Bloomington, Indiana.  

The Position: The CLC employs Conservation Law Fellows to assist in its conservation law practice. The practice includes litigation, conservation transactions, the preparation of comments on proposed agency actions and rules, research, and analysis of legislation. Fellows also assist as needed in all aspects of the operation of the CLC.  Conservation Law Fellowships begin with a one year term, with a second year possible at the option of the Fellow, depending on interest, and the CLC, depending on performance.  The CLC executive director, W. William Weeks, supervises Fellows, but they are expected to assume substantial responsibility for their own work.  A Conservation Law Fellow works closely with the CLC staff attorney, one other Law Fellow, students and administrative staff.

Qualifications: Fellowships are generally offered to graduating law students or recent law school graduates with outstanding legal credentials who are committed to conservation. Strong candidates have excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills. We expect Fellows to be licensed to practice law within several months of their employment by the Center.

Salary: The annual salary for the first year Fellows is $39,000, plus benefits.  An increase is possible for second year Fellows. Conservation Law Fellows work an average of 35 hours per week, although representation of clients requires that Fellows work more than that during some weeks.  

Application Procedure:  Applicants should send a cover letter, a resume, a writing sample of no more than 2 pages, and references to The Conservation Law Center at 116 South Indiana, Suite 4, Bloomington, IN 47408, or respond by e-mail to sfaught@indiana.edu. Applications received by July 5, 2016 will receive full consideration.

Position: US Dept. of Justice, Environment Division, Law and Policy Section, Trial Attorney (Deadline: May 26, 2016)

https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/trial-attorney-158

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION (ENRD)

LAW AND POLICY SECTION

ATTORNEY

WASHINGTON, DC 20004

UNITED STATES

ENRD-16-047-EXC

About the Office: 

The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an experienced attorney for its Law and Policy Section (“LPS” or “Section”) in Washington, DC. 

The Law and Policy Section advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General on legal and policy questions, particularly those that affect multiple sections in the Division.  It handles the Division’s response to legislative proposals and Congressional requests, amicus participation in cases of importance to the United States, the Division’s involvement in international legal policy and trade matters, as well as other special litigation and projects on behalf of Division leadership.  Other LPS attorney duties include serving as the Division’s ethics officer and counselor, alternative dispute resolution counselor, and liaison with state and local governments.  

For more information about the Environment & Natural Resources Division, visit the Justice Department’s web site at:http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd.

Job Description: 

The Section’s work encompasses the full range of environmental, natural resources, public lands, and Indian-related laws handled by the Division, as well as issues of constitutional, administrative, and ethics law.  The Section’s work often involves complex, novel, and cross-cutting issues which require close coordination with the Division’s other sections and interaction with other DOJ components and leadership.  We expect that the attorney chosen for this position would maintain a portfolio that includes a broad mix of work, including legislative and proposed rulemaking analysis, litigation, and special projects that involve the analysis of cross-cutting legal and policy issues relating to litigation.  We anticipate that an element of this position will involve work on legislative matters, particularly legislative matters related to natural resources, energy, public lands, and Native American issues.

Qualifications: 

The Section’s docket is demanding and requires top caliber work products.  Successful applicants will have a demonstrated record of analysis of complex legal problems, initiative and creativity, and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.  Applicants must also demonstrate outstanding research, analytical, and writing abilities, good judgment, and be able to balance a diverse and constantly evolving workload.  Direct legislative experience as a Congressional staffer, or in a similar position involving close work with the federal legislative process, is highly desirable.  Also highly desirable is a background in natural resources, Indian, environmental, criminal, and/or administrative law, and some litigation experience. 

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree; be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, have at least 3-5 years of post-J.D. legal experience, and be a U.S. citizen.  Position is available immediately, subject to approvals and security checks.

Salary: 

Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is GS-14 ($108,887- $141,555) and GS-15 ($128,082- $160,300) per annum.

Travel: 

Periodic travel is required.

Application Process: 

Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on May 27, 2016.  Applicants must email a current resume, cover letter, writing sample, and OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (Click on the link below to obtain the OF-306) to:

Rhodora Woolner, Supervisory Administrative Specialist, U.S. Department of Justice. Please reference vacancy announcement number ENRD-16-047-EXC.

Email applications only, please to attyapply-lps.enrd@usdoj.gov

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OF-306-Declaration for Federal Employment

No telephone calls, please.  Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement if a position becomes available within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Application Deadline: 

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Relocation Expenses: 

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Number of Positions: 

1

Updated May 9, 2016

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Department Policies

Equal Employment Opportunity:  The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factor.  The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice.

Reasonable Accommodations:  This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities:   The Department encourages qualified applicants with disabilities, including individuals with targeted/severe disabilities to apply in response to posted vacancy announcements.  Qualified applicants with targeted/severe disabilities may be eligible for direct hire, non-competitive appointment under Schedule A (5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(u)) hiring authority.  Individuals with targeted/severe disabilities are encouraged to register for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared List of People with Disabilities (the Bender Disability Employment Registry) by submitting their resume to resume@benderconsult.com

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and referencing "Federal Career Opportunities" in the subject line.  Additional information about the Bender Registry is available atwww.benderconsult.com[external link].  Individuals with disabilities may also contact one of the Department’s Disability Points of Contact (DPOC).  See list of DPOCs.  

Suitability and Citizenship:  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.  Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements.  Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans:  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website,www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his  or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

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