Staff Attorney

Center for Environmental Law and Policy (CELP) is seeking a part-time Staff Attorney position in Seattle, WA. The Center for Environmental Law & Policy is a statewide organization whose mission is to protect, preserve and restore Washington’s waters through education, policy reform, agency advocacy, and public interest litigation.

Applicants must have at least two years of law experience, including familiarity with administrative law and litigation. Environmental or water law experience a plus. Demonstrated skills must include excellent writing and analytical skills, strong legal research skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Agency Advocacy: Represent CELP in public meetings, review and comment on draft rules, policies, reports, and permits, draft and edit comments for coalition groups, and provide advise on a course of action regarding agency decisions.
• Policy and Legislative Work: Analyze pending or potential legislation and advise CELP’s lobbyist and staff on potential impacts. Work with CELP’s lobbyist and Legislative Committee to develop responsive strategies, including and drafting amendments or alternative legislation. Coordinate with tribal, federal, state, and local government organizations and non-governmental organizations regarding legislative issues.
• Public Interest Litigation: Coordinate with CELP volunteer attorneys, outside attorneys and co-plaintiffs on all litigation matters. Duties include brief writing, discovery processes, representation at hearings and oral arguments. File and review public records requests.

Requirements:

Juris Doctor Degree and at least two years of relevant environmental law experience.

Candidate must be a member of the Washington Bar or a member in a state where there is reciprocity.