Maine Staff Attorney Announcement

Maine Staff Attorney Announcement

 

TheConservation Law Foundation (CLF), New England’s leading environmental advocacygroup, has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney in its Brunswick Maine Advocacy Center.  Working with the director of the Maine AdvocacyCenter and CLF’s advocacy programdirectors, the Maine Staff Attorney will be responsible for identifying andimplementing solutions to a variety of cutting edge environmental challenges inMaine andregionally, including negotiating, litigating, advancing policy changes,coalition building, and communicating with the public. 

 

Qualifications:  CLF seeks a highly motivated individual withat least three to five years of experience practicing environmental law.  Expertise in energy law and litigation experiencepreferred.  The successful candidate willhave excellent analytic abilities, exemplary oral and written communicationskills, and a commitment to environmental advocacy. An ability to work both independently and inteam settings is a must.  All candidatesshould have the ability to understand and explain scientific issues related toCLF’s environmental advocacy; devise legal strategies for achieving advocacygoals; and manage multiple advocacy projects. The Staff Attorney will alsoshare in administrative and development work in support of CLF and the Maine office.  All candidates should be skilled in usinge-mail, word processing, and other routine software applications.  CLF seeks an attorney who is tenacious yetflexible, determined, collegial, and with the highest personal and professionalintegrity. 

 

This position offers an opportunity to be involved in creatingsolutions to some of the most critical environmental issues facing New England today. From climate change to clean water and ocean conservation to healthycommunities and environmental justice, CLF makes a difference. CLF is committedto strengthening the diversity of our advocacy efforts and people of color whoare interested in exploring a career in public interest environmental advocacyare strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Salary depends onexperience.  CLF provides an excellentbenefits package.  Please email both acover letter and resume by May 15, 2008 to careers@clf.org   Attention: Marisa P. Carter, Human Resources Coordinator.  No phone calls please.