Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) · 8 hours ago
Oceans Legal Fellow
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$87K/yr - $95K/yr
0+ years expNatural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. They are seeking an Oceans Legal Fellow to support litigation and regulatory advocacy related to ocean protection, including legal research and analysis, monitoring federal actions, and drafting advocacy materials.
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Responsibilities
Support NRDC in litigation, including identification of litigation opportunities, legal research and analysis, and briefing
Monitor unlawful federal deregulatory actions and other threats to administrative agencies and the civil service
Participate in regulatory proceedings, including for the purpose of developing prospective litigation
Conduct research and analysis to advance NRDC’s oceans advocacy
Draft comment letters, reports, factsheets, blogs and other social media, and other written advocacy tools
Qualification
Required
JD within the past three years
Interest in ocean protection
Strong legal writing and analytical skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
Creativity and resourcefulness
Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles
Comfort interpreting scientific and technical concepts
Capacity to work hard, efficiently, and independently
Collaborative spirit and ability to work within a team across a diverse set of perspectives
Excellent inter-personal, relationship-building and networking skills
Highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple tasks and projects
Preferred
Demonstrated commitment to oceans protection field
Degree in environmental sciences or policy field, or environmental policy or environmental sciences training
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Company
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization.
501-1000 employees
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