Attorney: Defensive Environmental Litigation for NYS (3875) (Hiring Immediately)

Qualifications

At least five (5) years of complex civil litigation practice are required. However, applicants with more experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants with litigation experience in clean energy, climate change, or other environmental or public health issues are preferred; or applicants may have other litigation experience with a strong demonstrated interest in these areas.

Applicants should have experience litigating in federal and/or state courts, including the following: writing briefs (or portions of briefs), performing document review, conducting depositions or other witness examinations, appearing in court, and conducting or participating in settlement negotiations.

The bureau will also consider applicants who have completed state or federal court clerkships as a substitute for hands‑on litigation experience.

Excellent research, reasoning, writing, and editing skills with the ability to complete quality writing assignments in a short timeframe.

Strong oral advocacy skills and comfortable arguing before a court.

Ability to work with partner organizations and to help build coalitions.

Self‑directed and organized with the ability to independently manage assignments, deadlines, and priorities.

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, particularly when engaging with members of the public, scientific and technical staff, expert and fact witnesses, administrative agencies, and other members of litigation teams.

A demonstrated commitment to public service.

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