Ocean Conservation Attorney (Litigation & Policy)

Natural Resources Defense; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NRDC, the Natural Resources Defense Council, seeks an Attorney to join its Oceans Division in a limited-term 2.5-year role. You will support federal ocean litigation and regulatory advocacy, helping to defend bedrock conservation laws and advance ocean policy reform.

You will collaborate with NRDC attorneys and partners, conduct analysis, prepare briefing materials, and engage in Congressional and agency advocacy while traveling about 10% of the time to NRDC offices nationwide.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and admission to the Bar in the jurisdiction where they intend to practice, or willingness to complete admission requirements.
• 4+ years of legal advocacy experience, including direct litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent NRDC on litigation matters in collaboration with NRDC attorneys and experts.
• Conduct legal research, analysis and briefing.
• Engage in regulatory proceedings relating to ocean conservation.
• Develop an ocean conservation policy reform agenda and strategy for its implementation.
• Collaborate with Oceans Division staff on advocacy initiatives.
• Work in coalitions and partnerships with other organizations and aligned stakeholders.
• Collaborate with attorneys at other organizations on common litigation matters and ocean policy reform.
• Support NRDC’s advocacy in Congress and with administrative agencies.

Skills

Litigation

Administrative law

Regulatory proceedings

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

NRDC, the Natural Resources Defense Council, seeks an Attorney to join its Oceans Division in a limited-term 2.5-year role. You will support federal ocean litigation and regulatory advocacy, helping to defend bedrock conservation laws and advance ocean policy reform.

You will collaborate with NRDC attorneys and partners, conduct analysis, prepare briefing materials, and engage in Congressional and agency advocacy while traveling about 10% of the time to NRDC offices nationwide.