JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

GEORGIA CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY

The Georgia Center for Law in the Public Interest in Atlanta, Georgia, is now accepting applications for Senior Staff Attorney. The Senior Attorney will be responsible for litigation and legal advocacy in state and federal court on a range of environmental issues including implementation of the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Endangered Species Act.

Qualifications: Candidate must be an attorney with a minimum of 6+ years of litigation experience who possesses exceptional analytical, communication, and writing skills. An excellent candidate will have the ability and desire to act as lead attorney on CAA and CWA cases and engage in the full range of litigation activities. This position is ideal for an attorney who seeks to use his/her creative talents to make a difference and also places a high priority on quality of life issues.

About the Georgia Center: The Georgia Center for Law in the Public Interest is dedicated to preventing air and water pollution that endangers human health and degrades Georgia’s natural resources. The Georgia Center achieves these goals by providing free high quality legal and technical assistance to environmental organizations and community groups throughout Georgia including Sierra Club, Georgia Forest Watch, several Riverkeeper organizations, watershed and neighborhood organizations, and more. By providing these critical services, the Georgia Center succeeds in compelling government and industry to take the steps necessary to protect Georgia’s citizens and the environment. In all its work, the Georgia Center champions the belief that every Georgian, young and old, rich and poor, has the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, live in healthy communities, and enjoy our state’s natural beauty.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter which includes a detailed discussion of litigation experience (including specific cases and

responsibilities) and commitment to the environment, resume and list of three references to: Justine Thompson, Executive Director, Georgia Center for Law in the Public Interest, 175 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Fax: (404) 688-6703. Email: jthompson@cleangeorgia.org No phone calls please.

The Georgia Center is committed to workplace diversity.