Staff Attorney

Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA) is a nonprofit environmental law center located in Annapolis, MD. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Attorney to handle litigation and case management as well as provide critical support to the Litigation Director and Director of the Environmental Action Center for legal strategies. The position will serve as a key member of our team, reporting to the Litigation Director and the Executive Director. The ideal candidate would be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania or Virginia and have some Pennsylvania or Virginia litigation experience, or be eligible to waive into PA, VA or MD. Position Vital Stats Salary Range: $95,000 to $130,000 Hours: Full Time Deadline to apply: Rolling Start Date: Rolling Your Responsibilities Case Development & Litigation (80%) You will co-lead litigation, client management, legal research and strategy. Duties include but are not necessary limited to: Litigation and Strategy Fulfill in-house litigation needs including: leading, co-leading and supporting CLA senior attorneys in litigation, clean water laws, administrative law and environmental justice issues. Perform a range of litigation and legal tasks, including drafting comments, motions, briefs, and other documents to support administrative advocacy and litigation efforts. Provide a range of legal assistance to clients and organizational partners including regulatory advocacy and advice. Develop and present educational materials in conjunction with CLA’s Education Program. Establish trust and build relationships with clients, press, lawmakers, and state, local, and federal agency staff. Research and Policy Co-develop unique, innovative strategies with partners and communities to address the worst sources of Chesapeake Bay pollution. Assist the Executive Director and Director of the Environmental Action Center to support public policy and regulatory needs, and state and local legislation as appropriate. Education, Outreach, and Other Support (20%) Community Legal Education Assist our Community Legal Education center, both creating and coordinating educational materials provided to our constituents; Assist with and lead training sessions through CLA's Community Legal Education Center; Assist with and lead outreach to partnering organizations to increase our center's reach. Development and Other Support Assist with fundraising needs including identifying new funding sources, contributing to grant proposals/reports, and meeting with prospective donors; Assist with grant reports and proposals, as well as fundraising and outreach communications; Work with Board members to co-develop legal strategies and innovation. Required Qualifications Strongly prefer 3-7 years of litigation experience, preferably including environmental litigation, clean water and other environmental laws, including citizen suits and regulatory work. Bar member in good standing in - or eligible to waive into - either PA, VA, DC or MD bar. Experience with diverse clientele and communities. Experience with managing environmental experts and consultants preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Extraordinarily motivated, self-directed, detail and deadline-oriented, and highly organized. Desire to become part of a dynamic, flexible, innovative team. Sincere commitment to CLA's core values. Your Life Location Annapolis, MD. CLA staff maintain a flexible in-office schedule (1-2 days per week). Chesapeake Legal Alliance values work-life balance as well as a family-friendly atmosphere. Benefits include: Paid time off, paid sick leave, 5 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays. Nine weeks paid parental leave (after 1 year of employment). Retirement account with employer contribution. Established: 2009 Employees: 9 Annual budget: $1.4 million The health of the Chesapeake Bay has a huge impact on residents’ quality of life, physical health, food supply and economy. Efforts to clean up the Bay began over 40 years ago. However, the largest estuary in the United States continues to suffer death-by-a-thousand-cuts from all directions: polluted stormwater from streets and farms, climate change, deforestation and wetland destruction. Legal action is a key tool in turning the tide. CLA provides Bay advocates with FREE legal help in many forms: education, pro bono counsel, strategic legal counseling, and policy support. We apply the power of the law in order to achieve healthy communities, resilient ecosystems, and clean water across the Chesapeake Bay region. CLA is the only legal services organization solely dedicated to serving the Chesapeake region. Over the past 6 years, CLA has secured a sizable multi-year grant, undergone a merger, increased our staff and budget by 50%, and significantly expanded our services. With our increased capacity and our dynamic committed team, we have achieved exponential results in a short time! Therefore, we are seeking a team member who will be integral to making our operations and programs run smoothly and efficiently, and bring impactful initiatives to improve the watershed. CLA Values Diversity and Equal Opportunity Chesapeake Legal Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for those of all ages and backgrounds. We recruit, employ, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe diversity creates an awareness of, and respect for differences, and ultimately translates into increased understanding that makes us better. We further encourage members of communities that are traditionally underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply to join our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chesapeake Legal Alliance