Ocean Policy & Litigation Attorney

Contra Costa County Bar Association; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Job summary

NRDC seeks an Attorney to join the Oceans Division in a U.S.-based office for a limited term of 2.5 years. The role supports oceans-related federal litigation, regulatory advocacy, and the development of policy reform with NRDC and partner organizations.

The Attorney will join experienced advocates and litigators, contribute to bedrock conservation laws, and collaborate across NRDC offices. The position requires travel and a commitment to NRDC’s values and mission.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal advocacy

Legal writing

Research skills

Public speaking

Strategic judgement

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission in applicable jurisdiction

Job description

NRDC seeks an Attorney to join the Oceans Division in a U.S.-based office for a limited term of 2.5 years. The role supports oceans-related federal litigation, regulatory advocacy, and the development of policy reform with NRDC and partner organizations.

The Attorney will join experienced advocates and litigators, contribute to bedrock conservation laws, and collaborate across NRDC offices. The position requires travel and a commitment to NRDC’s values and mission.