Oceans Policy & Litigation Attorney (Remote)

Biological Diversity; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Center for Biological Diversity seeks an Oceans Special Project Attorney to join the Oceans program. The two-year, full-time position will work with our team to defend marine wildlife and habitats, including coral reefs, sea turtles, and whales, using environmental law and advocacy.

Under supervision, you will conduct legal research, draft memos, handle litigation, and participate in administrative advocacy, policy development, and outreach.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Bar admission in CA or DC is a plus.
• 2–5 years civil litigation experience; environmental law preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Familiarity with environmental laws.
• Commitment to environmental protection.
• Strong work ethic with time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to justice, equity and inclusion.
• Scientific literacy preferred.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Litigate under the supervision of experienced attorneys, including oral argument.
• Conduct legal research and writing; prepare memos and filings.
• Administrative advocacy on rulemakings and environmental reviews.
• Coordinate with partners to advance ocean policy reform.
• Develop policy and legal strategies to protect biodiversity.
• Research and develop expertise on ocean issues.
• Prepare press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, and white papers.
• Support other project work as priorities shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Environmental law

Legal research/writing

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Time management

Equity & inclusion

Scientific literacy

40+ hours/week

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission (CA or DC)

Job description

Center for Biological Diversity seeks an Oceans Special Project Attorney to join the Oceans program. The two-year, full-time position will work with our team to defend marine wildlife and habitats, including coral reefs, sea turtles, and whales, using environmental law and advocacy.

Under supervision, you will conduct legal research, draft memos, handle litigation, and participate in administrative advocacy, policy development, and outreach.