Oceana seeks a full-time paralegal to provide comprehensive legal support across two critical functions: (i) litigation support and (ii) corporate governance and compliance. This position will assist with litigation case management, contract review, compliance filings, file organization, and administrative tasks for the Legal Department.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail. Candidates must have prior litigation paralegal experience and an interest in corporate law and nonprofit management.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The paralegal will report to the Senior Manager, Corporate Governance & Compliance, and work closely with the General Counsel, and the Legal Campaign Team on the following:
Litigation Support Functions:
Provide litigation case management, including document review and filing support
Liaise with outside counsel and Legal Campaign Team on litigation matters
Maintain litigation calendars for filing deadlines, hearings, and related meetings
Assist with research and drafting of litigation-related documents
Organize and maintain case files
Corporate Counsel Functions:
Review and process contracts in coordination with the General Counsel for all offices and departments
Assist in state lobbying reporting and registrations
Assist in compiling information for annual audits
Organize and maintain corporate counsel files
Administrative & Departmental Support:
Manage scheduling and calendaring for the Legal Department
Coordinate internal and external meetings, interviews, and calls
Support departmental projects and perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum three years of work experience as a paralegal, including litigation experience
Skills and knowledge:
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PACER; Salesforce experience is a plus
Experience conducting legal research
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
Required Competencies:
Communicate effectively: Communicates effectively in a variety of settings (one-on-one, small and large groups) and across diverse styles and position levels.
Collaborate: Brings people together to leverage their skills, talent, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose. Creates synergy resulting in a combined effort with greater results than what can be achieved by individuals.
Resourceful: Securing and developing resources effectively and efficiently.
Action-oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $ 75,000 annually.
This position is based in Washington, D.C. 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.
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.
Please apply by October 29, 2026. Candidates must submit their resume and cover letter to be considered.