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Description
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has an immediate need for a highly qualified, staff attorney in its Washington, DC office.
Duties:
The attorney will work with other staff attorneys and the organization's legal director in CFS' substantive practice areas concerning the regulation of genetically engineered food and the implementation of national organic food standards.
This work will include litigation and legal advocacy in state and federal courts and in front of regulatory agencies.
Qualifications:
All candidates should possess an excellent academic background, a strong commitment to CFS' mission, and at least four years legal experience.
Experience in litigation and environmental and food safety advocacy are preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Application Instructions:
Please send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Joseph Mendelson, III
Legal Director,
660 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Suite 302,
Washington, DC 20003.
CFS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.