Environmental Attorney

Environmental Attorneys work on issues related to national security.  

About the Job

As an Environmental Attorney, you will work on unique and challenging issues related to national security and interact with a wide variety of U.S. Government and state agencies, Congress, federal and state authorities, and the private sector.

Who You’ll Work With

At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.

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What You’ll Get

Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare. In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate.

As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
• Minimum of three (3) years of environmental law practice experience
• Aptitude for understanding the major environmental law statutes and Executive Orders, such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and E.O. 13693 Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade
• Familiarity with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and standards implemented thereunder, as implemented through E.O. 12196, Occupational Safety and Health Programs for Federal Employees
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation