Practice / Gov't Contracting Opportunity

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.

 

Role Description

This is a fully remote position as an environmental law clerk 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.

2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300

Coral Gables, FL 33134

T: (786) 441-5231      F: (305) 356-5739

www.jpgilchristlaw.com

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

Maryland Sea Grant State Science Policy Fellowships - University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (Cambridge/Baltimore/Annapolis, MD)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.mdsg.umd.edu/topics/graduate-fellowships/mdsg-state-science-policy-fellowships

Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) is excited to announce a new, year-long State Science Policy Fellowship program partnering with state agencies and University System of Maryland (USM) leadership. This unique opportunity will place fellows in coastal sustainability, coastal management, and environmental policy positions within Maryland.

Positions are not remote; Fellows are expected to work out of their respective host office.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.mdsg.umd.edu/topics/graduate-fellowships/mdsg-state-science-policy-fellowships

Farmworker Rights Staff Attorney - Georgia Legal Services Program (Atlanta, GA)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2183251/Georgia-Legal-Services-Program-Inc/Farmworker-Rights-Staff-Attorney

The Farmworker Rights Division provides free legal representation to Georgia's farmworkers with employment-related issues. Typical cases involve employers failing to pay workers’ wages; discriminating on the basis of sex, race, or national origin; subjecting workers to human trafficking conditions; and breaking recruitment promises. Clients include primarily guest workers from Mexico and Central America, in addition to U.S. migrant farmworkers.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2183251/Georgia-Legal-Services-Program-Inc/Farmworker-Rights-Staff-Attorney 

Attorney Fellow, Migrant Farmworker Division - Colorado Legal Services (Denver, CO)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1a5af4d57dc7700&tk=1hqi5cp0cima684g

Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with thirteen offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans throughout the state.

The Agricultural Workers’ Rights Fellowship is a two-year position with the Migrant Farm Worker Division of CLS (the Division). The Division is a specialized statewide program of CLS that litigates cases in federal and state courts and provides administrative advocacy for low-wage farm workers across Colorado on a wide range of employment-related problems such as unpaid wages, sexual harassment, human trafficking, immigration, and civil rights violations. 

While primarily focused on employment law, the Division sets priorities according to the needs of the farm worker population. The Fellowship Attorney will handle a full caseload with an emphasis on cases in litigation.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1a5af4d57dc7700&tk=1hqi5cp0cima684g

Senior Counsel, Food Law - (Unknown, apply through Larson Maddox Legal Recruiters)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3847704043

Responsibilities for the Senior Counsel position include: Legal Compliance; Regulatory Advice; Risk Assessment; Labeling and Claims; Product Recalls; Government Relations; Training; Litigation Support; Policy Advocacy

Senior Counsel, Food Law & Regulatory - Ingredion Incorporated (Westchester, IL)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3841185609

"The Senior Counsel will report to and work closely with the VP & Associate General Counsel, Global Operations, to support and partner effectively with the Global Operations and Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs teams in the US and globally. The Senior Counsel will be a member of the Global Legal, Business Integrity and Government Affairs (GLBG) team. The GLBG is one global team, that works together to create value for the Company by driving outcomes that advance the Company’s strategy and protect our people, places, and things. We are building a modern department, with an operating model that leverages technology and supports purposeful collaboration, and prioritizes the engagement, growth and development of our people, to ensure we have the best people, doing the best work.

The Senior Counsel, Food Law & Regulatory will be a key member of our GLBG team responsible for providing expert legal counsel and guidance on matters related to food law and regulatory compliance worldwide. The Senior Counsel will work closely with various departments within the company to fulfill the responsibilities listed below and ensure that our products meet all applicable food safety and regulatory requirements."

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3841185609

Executive Director - Blue Watermelon Project (BWP)(Phoenix/Tuscon, AZ)

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.bluewatermelonproject.org/jobs

The Blue Watermelon Project (BWP) is seeking an established and charismatic leader who directly understands the critical role that food education and hands-on experiences play in positive student experiences. The Executive Director at BWP reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization’s development, marketing, programs, and operations. Leading the staff and volunteer network, the Executive Director builds and maintains relationships with key partners including schools, chefs, and donors. They also are accountable for further developing and implementing the organization’s strategic priorities and ensuring that long-term growth, sustainability, and impacts are met.

For more information and how to apply, see here: https://www.bluewatermelonproject.org/jobs