Ocean Policy & Litigation Counsel

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

NRDC, the Natural Resources Defense Council, seeks an Attorney to work with our Oceans Division in a limited-term 2.5 year position in a U.S. office. The Attorney will lead ocean-related federal litigation and regulatory advocacy, helping uphold bedrock conservation laws and protect marine life.

You will develop an ocean policy reform agenda, collaborate with NRDC staff and partner organizations, and support advocacy in Congress and with agencies. Hybrid work is expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Bar of the jurisdiction in which they intend to practice.

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.
• Help develop an ocean conservation policy reform agenda and strategy for its implementation.
• Collaborate with Oceans Division staff on advocacy initiatives.
• Work effectively in coalitions and partnerships with other organizations and 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

Admin law

Federal court practice

Writing skills

Research skills

Public speaking

Travel

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

NRDC, the Natural Resources Defense Council, seeks an Attorney to work with our Oceans Division in a limited-term 2.5 year position in a U.S. office. The Attorney will lead ocean-related federal litigation and regulatory advocacy, helping uphold bedrock conservation laws and protect marine life.

You will develop an ocean policy reform agenda, collaborate with NRDC staff and partner organizations, and support advocacy in Congress and with agencies. Hybrid work is expected.