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Legal Director – Orange County Coastkeeper
April 7, 2023
Legal Director Job Announcement
About Coastkeeper
Orange County Coastkeeper is a non-profit organization that protects
swimmable, drinkable, fishable water and promotes watershed resilience
throughout our region. For over 20 years, we’ve had incredible success with
our innovative programs in environmental education, advocacy, marine
restoration, research, and water quality enforcement. Coastkeeper plays a
significant role in developing local water policy, affecting issues such as
water recycling and industrial stormwater permits. As a member of the
California Coastkeeper Alliance
and
Waterkeeper Alliance
, we also work on
matters impacting the state, the country, and the world.
By joining
Coastkeeper, you would become a member of the community’s
leading voice on water and coastal issues.
About the Role
Orange County Coastkeeper and its associated programs, including Inland
Empire Waterkeeper, are seeking
an experienced attorney to direct the
organization’s litigation and legal advocacy program.
Coastkeeper’s
legal team works to protect water resources to ensure they are swimmable,
drinkable, and fishable for present and future generations through advocacy
and environmental litigation. The legal director will be responsible for
directing all legal advocacy initiatives and litigation – particularly Clean
Water Act enforcement. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the
Executive Director.
Responsibilities
Direct all litigation and environmental enforcement. Coordinate litigation with outside counsel, expert consultants, and pro
bono attorneys. Litigate Clean Water Act citizen suit matters through all stages of
litigation, including investigation, discovery, trial, appeal, settlement,
and compliance. Supervise staff attorneys, legal internship and externship programs,
and all pro bono legal work. Develop and manage departmental budget. Draft comment letters on permits, policies, and regulations related to
water quality and water supply issues. Represent Coastkeeper organizations at administrative agency
hearings. Research and write grants to fund environmental advocacy. Provide general in-house counsel, including drafting and reviewing
contracts, reviewing grant contract compliance, assisting in
environmental permitting for in-house restoration projects, and other
corporate matters. Required Qualifications
California Bar admission. Willing to work in Costa Mesa, CA office in person. Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience, including 4 years of
litigation experience. Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising attorneys. Must have substantial experience as lead counsel on litigation matters. A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Coastkeeper’s
mission. Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in environmental litigation, permitting, and
compliance (Clean Water Act experience preferred). Working knowledge of California regulatory agencies. Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and ranges between
$115,000 –$135,000 annually. Health and dental insurance are provided at no cost to the employee. Coastkeeper provides for 11 paid federal holidays, 6 days of paid sick
leave annually, and paid time off. 403(b) retirement plans with employer match available. Equal Employment Opportunity
Coastkeeper is an equal opportunity employer, highly values diversity, and
provides advancement opportunities to everyone. Employment decisions are
based on merit, qualifications, and ability.
How to Apply
If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please send your
resume and cover letter
to
legal@coastkeeper.org
, subject line “YOUR
LAST NAME, Legal Director.” If your materials indicate a potential match for
our requirements, we will contact you. Please, no phone calls or emails to the
office regarding this opening. Posting will remain open until filled.
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April 7, 2023
Legal Director Job Announcement
About Coastkeeper
Orange County Coastkeeper is a non-profit organization that protects
swimmable, drinkable, fishable water and promotes watershed resilience
throughout our region. For over 20 years, we’ve had incredible success with
our innovative programs in environmental education, advocacy, marine
restoration, research, and water quality enforcement. Coastkeeper plays a
significant role in developing local water policy, affecting issues such as
water recycling and industrial stormwater permits. As a member of the
California Coastkeeper Alliance
and
Waterkeeper Alliance
, we also work on
matters impacting the state, the country, and the world.
By joining
Coastkeeper, you would become a member of the community’s
leading voice on water and coastal issues.
About the Role
Orange County Coastkeeper and its associated programs, including Inland
Empire Waterkeeper, are seeking
an experienced attorney to direct the
organization’s litigation and legal advocacy program.
Coastkeeper’s
legal team works to protect water resources to ensure they are swimmable,
drinkable, and fishable for present and future generations through advocacy
and environmental litigation. The legal director will be responsible for
directing all legal advocacy initiatives and litigation – particularly Clean
Water Act enforcement. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the
Executive Director.
Responsibilities
Direct all litigation and environmental enforcement. Coordinate litigation with outside counsel, expert consultants, and pro
bono attorneys. Litigate Clean Water Act citizen suit matters through all stages of
litigation, including investigation, discovery, trial, appeal, settlement,
and compliance. Supervise staff attorneys, legal internship and externship programs,
and all pro bono legal work. Develop and manage departmental budget. Draft comment letters on permits, policies, and regulations related to
water quality and water supply issues. Represent Coastkeeper organizations at administrative agency
hearings. Research and write grants to fund environmental advocacy. Provide general in-house counsel, including drafting and reviewing
contracts, reviewing grant contract compliance, assisting in
environmental permitting for in-house restoration projects, and other
corporate matters. Required Qualifications
California Bar admission. Willing to work in Costa Mesa, CA office in person. Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience, including 4 years of
litigation experience. Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising attorneys. Must have substantial experience as lead counsel on litigation matters. A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Coastkeeper’s
mission. Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in environmental litigation, permitting, and
compliance (Clean Water Act experience preferred). Working knowledge of California regulatory agencies. Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and ranges between
$115,000 –$135,000 annually. Health and dental insurance are provided at no cost to the employee. Coastkeeper provides for 11 paid federal holidays, 6 days of paid sick
leave annually, and paid time off. 403(b) retirement plans with employer match available. Equal Employment Opportunity
Coastkeeper is an equal opportunity employer, highly values diversity, and
provides advancement opportunities to everyone. Employment decisions are
based on merit, qualifications, and ability.
How to Apply
If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please send your
resume and cover letter
to
legal@coastkeeper.org
, subject line “YOUR
LAST NAME, Legal Director.” If your materials indicate a potential match for
our requirements, we will contact you. Please, no phone calls or emails to the
office regarding this opening. Posting will remain open until filled.
#J-18808-Ljbffr