Paralegal - Oceana USA

Paralegal

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans, which play a critical role in reducing the impacts of climate change, feeding a growing global population, and supporting the livelihoods of fishers, their families, and their communities.

Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean.

We achieve measurable change by conducting specific, science-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. Our campaigns focus on getting policy changes in countries that, govern nearly one-third of the world’s wild-caught fish, including Belize, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and the 27 countries in the European Union.

What will the person in the job be doing and how will they contribute to the team? Describe the roles and responsibilities this person will fill, the challenges they will face and the difference they will make at Oceana. Refer to duties from the job description for inspiration.  

Oceana is seeking a full time paralegal to assist the Legal Department in the headquarters office in Washington, DC. The paralegal will play a vital role in supporting the legal team’s corporate counsel function. The paralegal will be involved in the contract review process, assist with state governance filings, completing administrative tasks, among other duties. This position requires someone with excellent written communication skills, great attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and a willingness to learn. This position is ideally suited for someone interested in corporate law and non-profit management.

Describe the attributes of the ideal candidate: Clearly articulate the essential qualifications, desirable skills, or any other “nice to haves” in terms of previous experience required in the role.

The ideal candidate has experience in a corporate law group and an eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will be interested in working with international offices, collaborating and working closely with all areas of the organization.

The salary range for this position is $67,000 to $72,000 annually.

Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.

Oceana’s U.S. offices have operated on a hybrid schedule and staff have been required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work remotely Monday and Friday.

Please apply by July 31, 2025.