Oceans Staff Attorney

• Develop and litigate cases in state and federal court targeting offshore oil and gas to protect marine species and habitats.
• Build relationships with policy leaders, conservation organizations, and frontline communities to advance phase-out and clean-up of offshore drilling.
• Advocate for administrative and legislative policies through legal comments, testimony, policy analysis, and petitions for rulemaking.
• Communicate with media, decision-makers, and the public through writing, outreach, and public speaking.

This role directly protects marine wildlife and habitats by holding agencies and operators accountable for offshore oil and gas pollution, advancing policies to phase out drilling, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws.

• Law school graduate and member of California, DC, or other relevant bar.
• At least three years of civil litigation experience, environmental law preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and project management skills.

Salary range: $72,500 - $89,500 annually. Benefits include fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for staff; generous HSA/HRA contributions; Lifestyle Spending Account; short- and long-term disability; basic life insurance; 403(b) with employer match; 13 paid holidays; 5 personal days; 15+ vacation days; 10 sick days; paid parental, caretaker, and pet caretaker leave; 12-week paid sabbatical after 5 years; relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a national nonprofit that works to secure a future for all species through science, law, activism, and creative media, with a focus on protecting lands, waters, and climate.