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Tenth Circuit Staff Attorney Western Watersheds Project’s Staff Attorney ’s job is to bring litigation on behalf of our organization and our allies in the interests of protecting and restoring western watersheds and wildlife, particularly in the context of livestock grazing.  The Tenth Circuit Staff Attorney position will entail administrative appeals and litigation of federal and/or state agency decisions, oversight of agency planning processes, media outreach, and advising program staff on legal issues.  Some limited legislative advocacy may also be required. The staff attorney should be highly organized, strategic, self-motivated, able to synthesize and understand ecological and legal concepts, and have strong written and oral communication skills. JOB DUTIES: Review federal and state decisions regarding public lands and wildlife, evaluate legal compliance, and prepare litigation memoranda presenting facts, case law, and particular features of the potential...

Job Opening Announcement: Wildlands and Wildlife Program Attorney  Reports to: Wildlands and Wildlife Program Director  Location: Portland, OR, Eugene, OR, preferred. Other WELC office locations, including remote, may be considered for the right candidate in the right situation.  Timeline: Job opening posted April 13, 2026; we will review applications and interview candidates on a rolling basis beginning May 26, 2026. The position is open until filled.  To Apply: ApplicantPro Portal ABOUT THE WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER  The Western Environmental Law Center is a leading nonprofit, public-interest environmental law firm rooted in the landscapes and communities of the western U.S. Founded in 1993, WELC has been celebrated as an Outside Magazine Best Place to Work for the final six years of the contest (it ended in 2024),Oregon Business Magazine Best Nonprofit, Law360 Environmental Group of the Year, and Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for ethics.    We...