Staff Attorney

Hybrid (Portland, Oregon or San Francisco Bay Area preferred; Remote considered case-by-case)

Position : Staff Attorney

Location : Hybrid (Portland, Oregon or San Francisco Bay Area preferred; Remote considered case-by-case)

Status : FTE with excellent benefits

Start Date : ASAP

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position filled

About The Position

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 five 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
• Pesticides & Other Toxins
• Public Health
• Regenerative Agriculture: Organic & Beyond

Responsibilities :

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Law school graduate with at least 5 years of litigation experience including clerkships or fellowships.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation docket.
• Excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• 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.

CFSis 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.CFS is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and progressive workplace.

Compensation and Benefits :

CFS offers a competitive compensation package, a flexible and hybrid work environment, and a four-day "Flexible Fridays" work week. We also offer a discretionary annual bonus and employer 401(k) retirement plan contributions. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, disability insurance, pre-tax medical savings plan, and generous vacation and leave policies. As a 501(c)(3) organization, CFS is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Salary depends on experience and location. Salary range in San Francisco Bay Area: $85,000-$130,000; Pacific Northwest: $75,000-110,000.

For over 25 years, CFS has empowered people, supported farmers, and protected the earth from the adverse impacts of industrial food production. CFS uses legal actions, groundbreaking scientific and policy reports, books and other educational materials, market pressure, and grass roots campaigns through our over one-million supporter network. CFS's legal work collectively represents a landmark body of case law on food and agricultural issues.

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Center for Food Safety is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. All donations to CFS are tax-deductible, Federal Tax ID (EIN) #52-2165893.

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