Job Description
CFS is widely recognized as the leading legal and consumer advocate in this arena.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR; Honolulu, HI; and other locations, CFS operates a $6M annual budget and a 30 team of dedicated staff.
Salary Information:
· Salary range in San Francisco Bay Area (min. 3 years of litigation experience-5 years of experience): $85,000-$130,000;
· Pacific Northwest: $75,000-110,000;
· Washington D.C.: $80,000-$125,000.
Job Title:
· Staff or Senior Attorney, Environmental Citizen Suit Enforcement
Experience Information:
· At least 3 years of legal experience for Staff Attorney; 6 years of experience for Senior Attorney
· Experience litigating cases under the Clean Water Act and/or other environmental enforcement citizen suit statutes, or clerkship/administrative/environmental law or related areas preferred
· Interest or background in food and agriculture issues is a plus but not required
· Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Opportunity:
· Staff or Senior Attorney position at CFS, one of the nation's top food and environmental advocacy nonprofits
Location:
· Hybrid (Portland, Oregon or San Francisco Bay Area, or Washington, D.C. preferred; Other remote locations considered)
Start Date:
· As soon as possible
Applications Accepted:
· On a rolling basis until position is filled
About the Position:
· Litigation position, primarily focusing on environmental citizen suit enforcement cases addressing pollution of industrial food facilities
· Work with CFS's Legal Team to develop and prosecute cases in all areas of CFS advocacy and litigation
· Participate in public interest impact litigation and administrative advocacy on a variety of food and environmental issues
· Support CFS's overall mission and specific program areas
Responsibilities:
· Work closely with other CFS attorneys, policy and communications staff, scientists, coalition partners, and clients
· Participate in various tasks in litigation and administrative advocacy, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, negotiation, discovery and record review, briefing, and oral advocacy
· Represent CFS and clients in state and federal rulemaking and agency engagement
· Maintain and develop organizational partnerships with new clients, allies, and coalition partners
· Educate the public and media on CFS issues
· Assist with hiring and supervision of law clerks
Desired Qualifications & Skills:
· Law school graduate with at least 3 years of legal experience for Staff Attorney; 6 years of experience for Senior Attorney
· Ability to independently manage a litigation docket
· Admission to the California or Oregon bar or a willingness to be licensed in either state within one year (or bar admission in existing remote location)
· A passion for enforcing and strengthening environmental and food/ag laws
· Excellent legal research and writing skills
· Self-motivation and willingness to do administrative tasks
· Ability to work collaboratively with others in a small, team-oriented environment
· Interest or background in food and agriculture issues is a plus but not required
Compensation and Benefits:
· Competitive compensation package
· Flexible and hybrid work environment
· Four-day "Flexible Fridays" work week
· Discretionary annual bonus
· Employer retirement plan contributions
· Medical, vision, and dental insurance
· Disability insurance
· Pre-tax medical savings plan
· Generous vacation and leave policies
· Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Equal Employment Opportunity:
· CFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
· State "Staff Attorney" in the email's subject field
· Include a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), and three references
· Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled
About Center for Food Safety:
· Empowering people, supporting farmers, and protecting the earth from the adverse impacts of industrial food production for over 25 years
· Uses legal actions, scientific and policy reports, books, educational materials, market pressure, and grassroots campaigns to advocate for food and environmental issues
· Widely recognized as the leading legal and consumer advocate in this arena
· Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR; Honolulu, HI; and other locations
· Operates with a $6M annual budget and a 30 dedicated staff team
· A landmark body of case law on food and agricultural issues.
