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<div><div>Earthjustice seeks a Senior Attorney to join our team of lawyers who work to accelerate a shift from coal- and gas-fired electricity generation, to advance clean energy throughout the country, and to address the toxic legacy of fossil fuel combustion. The Senior Attorney will focus on litigation, advocacy and strategy before administrative bodies and courts in support of an equitable transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy. The work will include a focus on ensuring that the coal industry addresses toxic coal waste polluting our environment and jeopardizing human health.</div><div>
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Earthjustice is the nation&rsquo;s leading environmental law organization. Wielding the power of law, Earthjustice partners with our clients to take on the most critical fights of our time&mdash;fights to protect the incredible biodiversity and wild places of the planet; to avert climate disaster by transitioning society away from fossil fuels toward clean energy; to safeguard the right of all people to a healthy environment. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.<br>
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Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.</div><div>
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Earthjustice&rsquo;s Clean Energy Program litigates and advocates in state and federal courts and before energy regulators across the country to advance an equitable clean energy transition. Our work includes expanding and increasing access to clean energy resources; advocating for the closure of coal-fired power plants; opposing efforts to build new gas-fired power plants; and advocating for the cleanup of coal waste. We represent and partner with diverse clients individually and as part of coalitions.
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</div><div>The Senior Attorney role will focus primarily on litigation and advocacy strategies to ensure that the coal industry is held accountable for cleaning up decades of coal waste contamination that jeopardizes human health and the environment. The Senior Attorney will also contribute to advancing other Clean Energy Program priorities.</div><div>
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It is preferred that this position be performed hybrid in one of Earthjustice&rsquo;s offices, particularly one of the Clean Energy Program&rsquo;s program offices (New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, or San Francisco). Remote candidates will also be considered.</div><div>
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Responsibilities</div><ul><li>
Lead complex climate and energy cases before administrative agencies, and state and federal courts, with a particular focus on administrative and enforcement actions involving coal ash management.</li><li>
Lead litigation and advocacy efforts, and perform the full range of litigation tasks, including conducting factual investigations, developing legal theories, securing expert testimony, submitting comments, petitions, briefs, and oral arguments.</li><li>
Collaborate in team problem solving, litigation strategy, and project management.</li><li>
Prepare discovery, pleadings, testimony, cross-examination, briefs, and oral argument in state and federal regulatory proceedings and court proceedings.</li><li>
Collaborate with and oversee the work of technical experts.</li><li>
Work with our media and policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results.</li><li>
Supervise and mentor Associate Attorneys, interns, and litigation assistants.
</li><li>Collaborate and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases.</li><li>
Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances Earthjustice&rsquo;s work.</li><li>
Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations.</li><li>
Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners and help develop and execute effective media strategies.</li><li>
Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment and help to advance Earthjustice&rsquo;s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that centers around equity and justice.
</li></ul><div>Qualifications</div><ul><li>
Law school graduate admitted, or eligible for admission to the applicable bar within 14 months of employment.</li><li>
6+ years of litigation and legal advocacy experience, working both independently and in a coalition setting. Experience with administrative and environmental law, including enforcement, are preferred.</li><li>
Licensed to practice law in the US jurisdiction in which the attorney will be located.</li><li>
Ability to develop cases, manage a litigation docket effectively, lead a litigation team, and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations.</li><li>
Experience with environmental and administrative law, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, preferred.</li><li>
Creativity, initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with technical experts.</li><li>
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with others</li><li>
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and presentations.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations.</li><li>
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.</li><li>
Ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.</li><li>
Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.</li></ul><div><b>
</b></div><div><b>Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by experience level and location.</b><br>
<b>New York, NY &amp; San Francisco, CA: $169,900 - $217,100</b></div><div><b>
Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA &amp; Washington, DC: $161,400 - $206,200</b></div><div><b>
Philadelphia, PA: $152,900 - $195,400</b></div><div><b>
Remote / Nationwide Range: $144,400 - $217,100</b></div><div>
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We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.</i><br>
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For litigators and advocates committed to saving the planet and the people who depend on it, being a Senior Attorney at Earthjustice is the best job on the planet. Learn more about our Senior Attorney careers and work online here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/senior-attorney</div><div>
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To Apply:</b></div><div>
Interested candidates should submit a:</div><ul><li>
Resume.</li><li>
One or two page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice&rsquo;s mission and (2) relevant skills and experience.</li><li>
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that reflects your own work.</li></ul><div><i>
We are looking to hire a candidate that is available to start as soon as possible. </i><b><i>Preference will be given to candidates who apply by January 14, 2026. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.</i></b></div><div>
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Please reach out to </i><i>jobs@earthjustice.org</i><i> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.</i></div><div>
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Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, inclusion, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.</i></div><div>
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For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</i></div><div>
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For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.</i></div><div><i>
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Senior Attorney, Clean Energy

<div><div>Earthjustice seeks a Senior Attorney to join the Fossil Fuels Program. We use the power of the law to challenge the onslaught of new oil and gas infrastructure development that threatens climate, communities, and the environment. This position will focus on oil and gas infrastructure and related projects in the U.S. Gulf region, particularly Louisiana and Texas. The attorney in this position will be place-based in the New Orleans&rsquo; satellite office space shared with other Fossil Fuel Program staff New Orleans, Louisiana.</div><div>
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Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people&rsquo;s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.</div><div>
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Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.</div><div>
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Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, DC.</div><div>
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Earthjustice&rsquo;s Fossil Fuels Program uses the power of law to support communities fighting industry&rsquo;s aggressive plans to lock in new oil and gas infrastructure in the form of petrochemical facilities, pipelines, crude oil and gas export terminals and other projects that would dramatically increase pollution and increase damage to our climate. We&rsquo;re partnering with those communities to chart a path forward toward a healthy, sustainable climate &mdash; while working to advance equity and justice. For more information about the program&rsquo;s work, visit https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/fossil-fuels.</div></div><div>
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Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Lead complex cases and the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, trials, and oral advocacy.</li><li>
Develop cutting-edge legal theories and strategies.</li><li>
Work with clients, other attorneys, and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases.</li><li>
Work with our media and policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results.</li><li>
Train and mentor junior attorneys, including building their litigation skills in the course of legal advocacy.</li><li>
Build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of clients and other partner organizations.</li><li>
Develop and lead litigation campaigns and strategically integrate legal, advocacy, communication, and organizing strategies to achieve campaign goals.</li>
Engage in activities, including work with partners, funders, the media, and communities, that enhance the organization&rsquo;s reputation and the attorney&rsquo;s role as an &ldquo;ambassador&rdquo; of the organization.<br>
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Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Admitted to, or eligible for admission to, the Louisiana Bar.</li><li>
6+ years of litigation experience.</li><li>
Experience working with environmental law statutes and issues surrounding community and environmental health, oil and gas infrastructure, strongly preferred.</li><li>
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills required; trial skills a plus.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice&rsquo;s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.</li><li>
Skill in leading diverse teams with emotional intelligence and cultural competence; fosters growth mentorship, effective communication, and constructive feedback while hiring and developing team talents to align with organizational needs.</li></ul><div><i>
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.</i></div><div>
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Salary is based on experience and location.</b><br>
<b>Salary range in New Orleans, LA: $ 144,400-$184,500</b></div><div>
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To Apply:
</b></div><div>Interested applicants should submit the following:</div><ul><li>
Resume</li><li>
One- or two-page cover letter that addresses (1) what draws you to the Program mission; and (2) any experience you have working on environmental, environmental justice, and/or oil and gas issues.</li><li>
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work.</li></ul><div>
For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start as soon as possible.<b> Preference will be given to candidates who apply by January 14, 2026. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.</b></div><div>
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Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.</div><div>
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Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, inclusion and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor specified under applicable laws that is not related to the position.</i></div><div>
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Senior Attorney, Fossil Fuels

<p></p><div><div>Earthjustice is the nation&rsquo;s premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people&rsquo;s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here <i>because the earth needs a good lawyer.</i></div><div><i>
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Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Chicago, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.</div><div>
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Earthjustice&rsquo;s Alaska Office works to defend Alaska&rsquo;s globally important lands, waters, and wildlife and the health and well-being of its diverse inhabitants. Strategic priorities include protecting America&rsquo;s Arctic from expanded oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development; safeguarding the roadless areas and old growth stands of the Tongass National Forest from large-scale commercial logging; and preventing damaging hard-rock and other mining projects, particularly those that threaten healthy salmon-producing streams and ways of life of Alaska Native and other residents.</div><div>
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POSITION SUMMARY</b></div><div>
The Managing Attorney leads and oversees the work of the Alaska Office, providing leadership for a team currently comprised of thirteen staff members, including ten attorneys. The Managing Attorney manages, develops, and implements regional strategies that align with organization-wide strategic plans and programmatic and litigation priorities. They also drive efforts to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and partners, as well as with the news media, government officials, and donors. The Managing Attorney will be based in either Anchorage or Juneau, where we follow a hybrid in-office schedule, and will report to a Vice President of Litigation based in San Francisco, CA.</div><div>
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OPPORTUNITY</b></div><div>
This is a significant opportunity for a dynamic leader to use their skills, the power of law, and the strength of partnership to deliver meaningful results for the environment, health, and communities in Alaska and across the nation. The Managing Attorney will lead a gifted team of attorneys and other staff, and work with them to chart a course for a key regional office of the largest public interest environmental law firm in the country. Litigation and management are equally important skill sets for this position, and the successful candidate will be committed to excellence in both areas.
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</div><div><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div><div><b>
Litigation Leadership and Strategy</b></div><ul><li>
Provides litigation leadership by litigating personally and working collaboratively with attorneys in the office to maximize the quality and impact of the office&rsquo;s total litigation effort.</li><li>
Manages, develops, and implements regional strategies that align with organization-wide strategic plans, core values, priorities, and other administrative policies and guidance.</li><li>
Manages and guides the development of the staff of the office to ensure they have the training, resources, feedback, and support to maximize their performance and development.</li><li>
Develops and embraces practices and policies that promote a respectful and inclusive workplace and that foster community and teamwork among a diverse group of staff.</li><li>
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with clients and partners.</li><li>
Serves as a primary public face of the office and the organization, including by working effectively with the news media, government officials, and donors.</li><li>
Works closely and productively with Earthjustice&rsquo;s policy, communications, and fundraising teams to advance programmatic and institutional goals.</li></ul><div><b>
 </b><b>Management</b></div><ul><li>
Recruits and hires qualified candidates who fit position requirements and the work environment.</li><li>
Effects and manages organizational change through strategic thinking and transparent communication.</li><li>
Collaborates with the Alaska team to set clear direction aligned with Earthjustice strategy, mission, and vision.</li><li>
Develops staff by identifying and encouraging training and professional development opportunities appropriate to role and creating development plans for all staff.</li><li>
Provides staff with consistent performance feedback, both positive and constructive, and acts as a coach and mentor.</li><li>
Creates a learning culture, including by encouraging debriefing after completion of significant stages of projects.</li><li>
Ensures that any direct reports who have supervisory responsibility are properly executing those functions.</li><li>
Creates a respectful and inclusive work environment for team and models respectful and inclusive behavior.</li><li>
Promptly addresses micro-aggressions and other concerns brought to their attention.</li><li>
Resolves interpersonal conflict among team members and brings in outside facilitators as needed.</li><li>
Communicates effectively with staff and encourages them to raise concerns and provide ongoing feedback.</li><li>
Creates or identifies strategic opportunities for team building and individual and overall staff engagement with one another in order to strengthen teamwork, interaction, and collaboration.</li><li>
Values and uses individual differences and talents to improve employee satisfaction and the quality of collective work.</li><li>
Celebrates successes and helps team members to understand, manage, and learn from setbacks.</li></ul><div><b>
Continued Personal Learning</b></div><ul><li>
Participates in organization-wide initiatives and trainings that contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.</li><li>
Utilizes internal and external resources to support their personal and professional development in a way that increases awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.</li></ul><div><b>
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b></div><ul><li>
Excellent management skills, including the ability to foster effective communication, collaboration, decision-making, and mutual respect.</li><li>
Effective litigator with 10+ years&rsquo; experience in environmental and/or public interest law. Experience litigating in Alaska and/or knowledge of Alaska-specific laws a plus.</li><li>
Contributes towards an equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages partnership, active listening, and integrating diverse perspectives<br>
Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice&rsquo;s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.</li><li>
Strong capacity for strategic thinking, including in designing and implementing advocacy that consistently obtains high-quality results. An entrepreneurial approach with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities, combined with the capacity to work well collaboratively as part of regional and national teams.</li><li>
Experience and interest in coaching, guiding, and mentoring staff at different levels of their career development to continually improve their effectiveness.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal skills that show the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse set of clients and other partners.</li><li>
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively.</li><li>
Experience working productively with the news media and with political and community leaders.</li><li>
The ability and desire to participate effectively in fundraising efforts by developing and maintaining relationships with donors; experience with fundraising in a professional or volunteer capacity is a plus.</li><li>
Ability to manage operations, including budgets, and general office and administrative matters.</li><li>
Willingness to travel as necessary.</li></ul><div><b>
 </b><b>Management (Essential Skills)</b></div><ul><li>
Ability to effectively manage and lead a diverse team with emotional intelligence (self-awareness and understanding of the impact of their behavior) and cultural humility (an understanding of the need for additional learning about different cultures, backgrounds, and orientation, and implementation of that learning in daily management practices).</li><li>
Understands individual and team strengths and areas for development and develops plans accordingly.
</li><li>Commitment to and experience in developing team skills and talents to meet the evolving needs of an organization.</li><li>
Ability to give and receive regular formal and informal feedback in a timely, constructive, respectful, and consistent manner and to incorporate debriefing into the team&rsquo;s operations.</li><li>
Strong team mentorship and communication skills.</li></ul><div><b>
SALARY AND BENEFITS</b></div><div>
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive.
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</div><div><b>Salary is based on number of years of litigation experience and location.</b><br>
<b>Salary range in Alaska: $215,700 - $239,700</b></div><ul><li><i>Note that the finalist for this role is required to be based full time in one of our Alaska offices.
</i></li></ul><div></div><div>Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.</div><div>
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Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.</i><br>
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<i>For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</i><br>
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<i>For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.</i></div></div><p></p>

Managing Attorney, Alaska Regional Office

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