USDA Attorney Advisor Positions

 USDA is looking for an attorney advisor to provide legal advice and counsel to agencies of the USDA on administrative law and natural resources law, with regard to land management, land acquisition, and water rights issues. More information on the job, qualifications, and the deadline can be found here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/796017500.

Another USDA Attorney Advisor position is also open. This position is working with field offices to advise on administrative law and natural resources law, with regard to mineral laws, such as the 1872 Mining Law, Mineral Leasing Act, and other laws governing mineral resources on federal lands. More information on the job, qualifications, and the deadline can be found here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/796017600. 

Farmers Legal Action Group: 3 Full-time Staff Attorneys

Farmers' Legal Action Group (FLAG) is hiring up to three full-time staff attorneys to expand their legal services to socially disadvantaged, underserved, financially distressed, and other farmers. These positions can be based at FLAG's headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota or hybrid/remote positions.

Please download the job description here. Read more about FLAG's excellent work over the years at Flaginc.org

If you are an experienced attorney, a mid-level attorney, or a recent law school graduate, and you support FLAG's mission to keep family farmers on the land, please consider applying. Details are in the job description, but a cover letter and resume should be addressed to Scott Carlson, the Executive Director of FLAG and sent to hiring24@flaginc.org. Please direct any inquiries to Wendy Reid at that same email address, or call (651) 223-5400.

Attorney - Creditors’ Remedies, Bankruptcy & Workout

We are delighted to post an associate attorney opportunity, working with one of our alumni. This position is located in Minnesota at Winthrop & Weinstine, "a leading corporate law firm that believes in putting clients first, culture second and paving our own path forward." Check it out at the link below https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6286593

Associate General Counsel at USDA

The USDA has announced a senior executive position opening for an Associate General Counsel at USDA.  This position serves the marketing agencies within USDA and would supervise and manage the  legal work for APHIS, FSIS, and AMS programs including legal counsel and litigation support in connection with the enforcement of its laws and regulations, and various regulatory programs. Here is a link to the USA Jobs posting that includes a full job description, qualifications, and salary information: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/791199200

Litigation Attorney: Center for Science in the Public Interest

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is hiring a Litigation Attorney, who will work with CSPI’s Senior Litigation Director and outside co-counsel to litigate complex civil cases in federal and state courts around the country, assist with most litigation activities, including case development and discovery, and assume enhanced responsibilities in specific cases as warranted. This position can be housed out of our DC office, where we offer a hybrid work environment, or remotely within the US. The salary range is $90,000 to $115,000, based on relevant experience. To be considered, applicants must be a member of the DC bar, or able and willing to become a member within the first six months of employment. Here is a link to the full job description.

Sr. Counsel - Children’s Food & Beverage Advertising Initiative, McLean, VA

BBB National Programs is looking for a Senior Counsel for the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative to advise and grow the coalition of food, beverage, quick serve restaurant, and technology participants on their mission to improve the children’s food advertising landscape, assist with compliance, and monitor policy changes. 

For more information, visit the application information here. 

Practice / Gov't Contracting Opportunity: Correction noted

The Gilchrist Law Team represents Government clients across multiple jurisdictions nationwide. Our Firm provides various professional services including title/closing services, litigation/collection services and guardianship/appeals services to various Agencies. Additionally, our Team has the proven experience, skill and innovation to provide even more services to even more Government clients.

Note that this position initially was listed as a law clerk position. It is an Associate Attorney position, and the description below has been amended to reflect this.  It is a part time position that could lead to full time.

 

Role Description

This is a fully remote position as an environmental law Associate Attorney at The Gilchrist Law Firm.  The position will assist and work directly with various governmental agencies including but not limited to the Office of General Counsel of the United States Department of Agriculture.  This position requires security clearance to ensure your ability to securely access, manage, and protect classified information.

 

Qualifications

Education: must have earned a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from a fully accredited school in the United States and currently in pursuit of a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Agricultural & Food Law.  

Candidates must have 1-3 years of law firm experience with strong academic credentials and strong analytical writing and interpersonal skills.  Demonstrated ability with regulatory compliance, agriculture, food, and environmental law matters including issues related to climate change, renewable energy, clean air, toxic tort claims, contaminated sites. 

Prior experience working and/or interning with the government or non-profit work, is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial practice and to work on precedent-setting legal matters with a team that values direct client contact, professional growth, mentoring and training.

 

How to apply:

Please send your resume, your most recent academic transcript, and a writing sample to recruitment@jpgilchristlaw.com.

 

 

Vanessa C. Angulo, Esq.

Program Manager/Senior Counsel Contractor for USDA OGC

 

The Gilchrist Law Firm, P.A.

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Climate Policy Specialist - National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)(Washington, D.C.)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://nationalsustainableagriculturecoalition.recruitee.com/o/climate-policy-specialist

"Are you passionate about building an equitable and resilient food and agricultural system? Do you love working collaboratively? Do you keep the latest IPCC assessment within arms reach at all times? The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is seeking a Climate Policy Specialist to lead our Coalition’s climate change policy work. This role will build on your skills and experience in sustainable agriculture and climate policy, scientific analysis, direct advocacy, and grassroots engagement. If you are just as excited about applying a climate lens to farm policy development as you are about collaboratively building advocacy campaigns, this is the job for you.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is Sunday, April 28th.

Visit our application page for position details, salary range, and more."

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://nationalsustainableagriculturecoalition.recruitee.com/o/climate-policy-specialist