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Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC
Attorney Honors Program, Fall 2015 Duties: Will participate in three six-month rotations in the legal sections. Will work with seasoned attorneys and independently on a wide variety of assignments, such as: Working with organization's scientists on regulations governing commercial and recreational fisheries; protecting marine species, such as whales, dolphins, and turtles and habitat; and preserving national marine sanctuaries. Working with the Justice Department to defend cases brought in federal court challenging organization's regulatory programs under important natural resources statutes, including the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Bringing administrative enforcement actions to ensure compliance with the federal fishery laws and to protect marine species, such as whales, dolphins and turtles, and habitat. Developing cases seeking to recover for damages to the nation's natural resources from spills of oil and hazardous substances. Addressing complex international legal issues related to oceans, shipping, fisheries, marine pollution, aquatic invasive species, and marine scientific research. Working with organization's scientists to address threats to coastal areas such as climate change, population growth, port congestion, and contaminants in the environment. Addressing the legal needs of the National Weather Service, and the organization's satellite programs that provide environmental data to support it.
Qualification and Experience
Qualification Requirements: Current third-year law students or graduate law students WCO who will receive degree by June 30, 2015; or recent law school graduates who will complete a judicial clerkship or a legal fellowship by October 2, 2015 will be considered. Duration: The first 18 months of the program. Interviews or initial telephone interviews in September and October 2014. Application Deadline: September 15, 2014.
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