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The Staff Attorney works directly with Save California Salmon’s (SCS) Executive Director and legal and policy teams to review, analyze, and draft comments, policies, appeals, and litigation for SCS campaigns and issues and ensure compliance with all non-profit legal requirements. The Staff Attorney is responsible for overseeing any litigation, appeals, or legal hearings that the organization engages in. The Staff Attorney also provides legal support to assist SCS in fulfilling its mission. The Staff Attorney will provide oral public comments, provide policy analysis, draft written comments for various existing and proposed water projects, organize and attend coalition meetings, and serve as a media spokesperson on policy or legal issues.
The Staff Attorney works directly with Save California Salmon’s (SCS) Executive Director and legal and policy teams to review, analyze, and draft comments, policies, appeals, and litigation for SCS campaigns and issues and ensure compliance with all non-profit legal requirements. The Staff Attorney is responsible for overseeing any litigation, appeals, or legal hearings that the organization engages in. The Staff Attorney also provides legal support to assist SCS in fulfilling its mission. The Staff Attorney will provide oral public comments, provide policy analysis, draft written comments for various existing and proposed water projects, organize and attend coalition meetings, and serve as a media spokesperson on policy or legal issues.
Benefits
Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision.
Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision.
Level of Language Proficiency
Required Qualifications*:
- Law degree and license to practice law from the California Bar Association
- 1-3 years of experience working in water, science and Indigenous rights policies and their implementation, preferably in California. Long-term internships can be applied.
- Knowledge of California water, land, and Indigenous rights laws and related agencies
- Knowledge of federal environmental and Tribal law
- Experience writing scientific and policy related documents or analyzing these documents
- Proficiency with Google Suite and strong computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations and people
- Must be both self-motivated and a supportive team player
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pound boxes and drive for long periods of time
- Must be able to travel within state
- Experience with public speaking and giving testimony
Desired Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of legal practice in a relevant field
- Experience developing trainings and teaching policy advocacy
- Experience with legislative procedures
- Experience in community organizing
- Experience working with public agencies, Tribal and non-Tribal representatives and educational institutions
- Experience in communications related to science and/or policy issues
- Experience in storytelling with communities of color
We recognize that exceptional candidates may not meet every qualification. We are open to training the right candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to SCS’s mission.
Required Qualifications*:
- Law degree and license to practice law from the California Bar Association
- 1-3 years of experience working in water, science and Indigenous rights…
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Associated Location
How to Apply
How To Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and contact information to: Brittany Souza, Operations Manager, at brittany@californiasalmon.org. Preferred work samples will demonstrate proficiency in environmental justice and/or environmental law. Please feel free to email with any questions.
Deadline To Apply: June 24th, 2025. Open until filled but early applications will receive special consideration.
How To Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and contact information to: Brittany Souza, Operations Manager, at brittany@californiasalmon.org…
