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Description
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is a national, nonprofit service organization for federal, state, local and tribal professionals - scientists, attorneys, land managers, law enforcement officers - dedicated to upholding environmental laws and values. PEER protects those who protect our environment.
Position Overview:
Provide legal counseling to public employees, pursue environmental violations and orchestrate reform campaigns based upon employee disclosures.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to employee requests for assistance;
- Help develop legal and other strategies to remedy employee-identified problems;
- Conduct legal and policy research on designated reform campaigns;
- Assist the PEER Senior Counsel in executing our litigation program;
- Provide support to PEER field representatives in addressing legal issues;
- Manage PEER docket of Freedom of Information Act litigation;
- Serve as media spokesperson on related legal matters; and
- Facilitate legal intern and clinical programs.
Qualifications:
Bar membership, excellent communications skills and relevant experience.
Compensation: $30,000
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample by January 21st with the subject line "Staff Counsel Position".
Staff Counsel Search PEER
2000 P St. NW, Suite 240
Washington, D.C. 20036