Paralegal - Associate, Staff, or Senior (DOE)

Core responsibilities:

• Preparing legal documents, including checking citations, completing tables of contents and authorities for briefs, proofreading, formatting, and ensuring compliance with court rules in various federal jurisdictions
• Serving legal documents by Certified Mail, preparing courtesy/chambers copies, corresponding with vendors and Clerks' offices, and related tasks
• Assisting with maintaining litigation-tracking databases and calendar management of court filings, administrative actions, and internal deadlines
• Conducting factual and legal research and drafting, document review, and working with attorneys to review, organize, and summarize factual documents

This role supports the Environmental Health program's work to protect imperiled wildlife and their habitats through legal action, helping secure a future for all species and protecting the lands, waters, and climate needed for survival.

Required qualifications:

• Paralegal/litigation experience: Associate (0-2 years), Staff (2+ years), or Senior (8+ years)
• Paralegal certification preferred, but significant experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or significant legal expertise is acceptable
• Strong understanding of court and administrative dockets, rules, and regulations, particularly Federal District Courts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Pro, and willingness to learn new software as needed

Benefits include:

• Fully paid medical premiums for staff, discounted for families
• Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and families
• Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA accounts
• 403(b) plan with employer match
• Generous time off policies including 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, vacation starting at 15 days annually, and 10 sick days per year
• Paid parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave, and pet caretaker leave
• 12-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code

The Center for Biological Diversity is a national nonprofit organization that works to secure a future for all species through science, law, advocacy and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive.