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, corresponding with vendors and Clerks' offices, and maintaining litigation-tracking databases and calendar management
• Conducting factual and legal research, document review, and working with attorneys to organize and summarize factual documents
• Providing general administrative and clerical support, handling expense tracking, and coordinating legal filings using PACER/ECF

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), Senior (8+ years) with paralegal certification preferred or significant legal experience
• Strong understanding of court and administrative dockets, rules, and regulations, particularly Federal District Courts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Pro, and willingness to learn new software; experience with legal technology/case management software preferred
• Excellent writing, editing, communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Salary ranges based on position tier: Associate Paralegal ($54,000–$59,500), Staff Paralegal ($59,500–$72,500), Senior Paralegal ($72,500–$81,000). Position is hourly non-exempt and eligible for overtime. The organization values diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to JEDAI principles and equal opportunity employment.

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