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Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing Staff Attorney A National Non-Profit Public Interest and Environmental Advocacy Organization 59 minutes ago San Francisco, CA 4 Years Full Time Not Specified 87,000 - 133,000 / Yearly Litigation Share on Apply now Description: About the role: Center for Food Safety ( (CFS), one of the nation's top food and environmental nonprofits, seeks a new Staff Attorney to join our team. The Staff Attorney should have at least four years of litigation experience, including clerkships and/or fellowships. CFS Staff Attorneys develop and prosecute precedent-setting cases in furtherance of CFS's organizational mission and theory of change. The Attorney will participate in, and as appropriate lead, all phases of public interest high-impact litigation and administrative advocacy. CFS Staff Attorneys work with clients, allies, frontline communities, and coalitions and collaborative networks to apply and implement CFS campaigns. Staff Attorneys engage in public speaking and outreach. The Attorney will work on all CFS program areas, including but not limited to: Consumer Advocacy Farmworker and Farmer Protection Food and Climate Change Food Labeling/Right to Know Genetically Engineered Organisms and Monocultures Industrial Animal Agriculture Industrial Aquaculture Pesticides & Other Toxins Pollinator & Wildlife Protection Public Health Regenerative Agriculture: Organic & Beyond What You'll Do: Support litigation and advocacy developed by CFS's Legal Team and Legal Director. Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel as appropriate in CFS cases. Fulfill the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, discovery and record review, briefing, oral argument, appeals, amicus briefs, settlement, and fee recovery. Lead the factual development for and litigation of precedent-setting public interest cases furthering CFS's theory of change. Represent CFS and clients in state and federal rulemaking and agency engagement. Support and engage in federal and state legislative activities connected to CFS litigation and organizational mission. Work closely with other CFS attorneys, policy and communications staff, scientists, coalition partners and clients to build cases and support CFS policies and programs. Engage in public speaking, media, and outreach. Maintain and develop organizational partnerships with new clients, allies, and coalition partners to implement CFS strategic litigation and organizational mission. Oversee fellows and law clerks and engage in recruitment efforts as appropriate. Desired qualifications and skills Law school graduate with at least 4 years of litigation experience including clerkships or fellowships (administrative/environmental/animal law or related area preferred); Ability to independently manage a litigation docket. Excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills. Excellent communication and public speaking skills. Oral argument experience. Self-motivation and willingness to do administrative tasks. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others in small, team-oriented environment. Strong work ethic, initiative, and creativity. Sensitivity to the concerns of and the ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. 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 laws. A passion for and/or a background in food and agriculture issues. 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