New York Staff Attorney

Save the Sound, Inc.•Village of Larchmont, NY

5d•$70,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Save the Sound is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its four-attorney Legal Team and defend the Long Island Sound region before courts, administrative agencies, and the legislature. The role centers on legal advocacy, particularly litigation, and focuses primarily on New York and federal matters. The position is based in Westchester County or Long Island and reports to the VP for Environmental Litigation and Legal Affairs. It is a full-time, salaried, exempt, at-will position, with a planned start in January 2027. The attorney will represent Save the Sound in legal proceedings and advocacy, help develop and carry out litigation and advocacy strategies, work with coalitions and partner organizations, advise organizational programs on legal and related policy issues, and supervise interns and students. The work advances the organization’s efforts to protect the Long Island Sound, rivers, lakes, habitats, and communities; address climate change and promote clean air; and advance environmental justice. Occasional evening or weekend meetings or hearings and limited regional travel may be required. The organization has a hybrid in-office/remote arrangement. Staff are expected to report to one of its offices at least two days per week, unless the position requires otherwise; specific arrangements are determined upon hire and may be amended by the manager. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

At least three years of relevant experience in environmental or related litigation or advocacy; candidates with two years of demonstrated and exceptional experience will be considered.
Outstanding academic record.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional writing ability.
J.D. degree.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Admission to the New York Bar is strongly preferred, but is not immediately required.

Responsibilities

Write and advocate on behalf of Save the Sound before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
Help define and execute Save the Sound’s litigation and advocacy strategies.
Represent Save the Sound in coalitions and with partner organizations.
Provide counsel to Save the Sound programs on legal and related policy issues.
Supervise interns and students.
Attend occasional evening and weekend meetings or hearings as necessary, with limited travel throughout the region.
Maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff, members, external partners, policymakers, and the general public.
Complete administrative work on time, including timesheets, purchase orders, project reports, and planning documents.