Oceans Special Project Attorney
About The Position
The attorney will work as part of a team using law and advocacy to address threats and increase marine wildlife and habitat protections. The Oceans program leverages our bedrock environmental laws to protect coral reefs, sea turtles, whales and other marine animals. They will work with experienced attorneys who will provide supervision, training, and mentorship. The attorney will assist with legal research and writing, litigation, and administrative advocacy. This is a two-year position with opportunities to learn unique skills from our motivated, experienced, and creative staff of lawyers, scientists, campaigners, and organizers to launch their careers in public interest environmental law.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to the bar of your state, California or District of Columbia bar membership a plus
- Two to five years of civil litigation experience, environmental law preferred
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Familiarity with environmental laws
- A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection
- A strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team
- Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity and inclusion
- Ability to work 40+ hours per week
Nice To Haves
- Scientific literacy is preferred
Responsibilities
- Litigate under the supervision of experienced attorneys, including oral argument
- Conduct legal research and writing, including preparing legal memos, brief writing, cite checking, and preparing filings
- Administrative advocacy including legal and scientific comments on proposed rulemakings and environmental review documents and oral testimony
- Coordinate with our team and partner organizations to advance an ocean policy reform agenda, including developing policy and legal strategies that protect biodiversity
- Research and develop expertise on ocean issues and science
- Prepare communications such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, action alerts and white papers
- Complete other project work outside of the program as needed to meet changing organizational priorities
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families
- Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families
- Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses
- Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long Term Disability provided for all staff
- Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff
- Discounted premiums for pet discount program
- 403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 5 “personal” days awarded each year
- Vacation accrual starts at a rate of 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience
- Paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year
- Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave
- After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical
- Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
