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BACKGROUND ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is America's environmental watchdog. We are a nonprofitorganization dedicated to protecting public health and our natural world by holding polluters and government agencies accountable under the law.We advocate for tough but fair environmental standards and empower communities fighting for clean air and water.Our team of lawyers, analysts, communications staff, and engineers provide support to communities fighting David vs. Goliath battles against some of the biggest polluters in the U.S.We sue not only corporations that don't follow the law, but also federal and state agencies when they fail to do their jobs protecting the environment.POSITION OVERVIEW EIP is accepting applications for an Attorney at the Staff or Senior level to join our team working to hold industrial polluters and federal and state agencies accountable for compliance with the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Working with EIP's team of lawyers, analysts and engineers, the Staff or Senior Attorney will work to reduce air and water pollution from industrial sources through federal and state administrative permitting and rulemaking processes.EIP works across the United States, but this position will have a special focus on industrial sources located in Texas and Louisiana.The position will ideally be based in Texas or Louisiana and may require occasional travel in these states or to other locations within the United States.Applicants that are not located in Texas or Louisiana but are willing to seek admission to the Texas or Louisiana bar will be considered.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, analyze, and execute legal strategies to reduce air and water pollution.Perform a range of litigation and legal tasks to support administrative advocacy and litigationefforts, including: legal research; drafting comments, complaints, motions, and briefs; and oraladvocacy.Work with internal and external experts to develop the factual, technical, and scientific basesto support EIP's advocacy efforts.Represent EIP and other organizations in federal and state litigation, administrativeproceedings, and public meetings.Manage client relationships and work effectively within coalitions.Work with EIP's communications and research teams to develop and execute communicationsstrategies and reports.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS An active bar membership in good standing in Texas or Louisiana (or a willingness to applyfor admission to one of these bars within six months of accepting the job).3+ years of legal experience and experience in environmental and/or administrative law fora Staff Attorney, or 8+ years of experience for a Senior Attorney.Clean Air Act and/or Clean Water Act experience.Excellent analytical, research, writing, organizational, oral communication, and interpersonalskills.Passion for protecting public health and the environment.Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working with members of communitiesdirectly impacted by pollution.Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.COMPENSATION EIP offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is basedon a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. For this position, the salary range is$80,000 - $105,000 at the Staff Attorney level or $105,000 - $145,000 at the Senior Attorney level.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EIP is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, EIP is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr