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Paralegal — Climate Law Institute

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location California - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Company Name Center for Biological Diversity
Contact Name Human Resources Dept.
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : At the Center for Biological Diversity, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature - to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants.
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Paralegal — Climate Law Institute

General position overview: The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time
paralegal in our Climate Law Institute. The Climate Law Institute wages
innovative legal and public-pressure campaigns to limit global warming pollution,
shift to a clean energy future, and protect species and ecosystems threatened
by climate change.

The paralegal will provide paralegal, legal secretarial, and administrative
support to a dynamic team to support litigation, policy advocacy, grassroots
organizing and media outreach. The working environment is fast-paced, exciting
and supportive.

Preparation of legal documents, including cite checking, completing tables
of contents and authorities for briefs, proofreading, formatting and related
tasks.

Filing and serving of documents and maintenance of legal dockets, including
ensuring compliance with court rules in a variety of state and federal jurisdictions,
e-filing, courtesy copies, calendar management for administrative actions
and court filings, corresponding with Clerks’ offices and related tasks.

Preparation and indexing of administrative records and appendices/excerpts
of record in litigation.

Maintenance of legal library, including updating of court rules and reference
material.

Finalizing comment letters, including retrieval of online references

Factual and some legal research.

Assisting with the planning and handling of internal and external meetings,
travel, and conference arrangements.

Assisting with event coordination such as public presentations, rallies,
and hearings.

A university degree

A minimum of two years paralegal experience

Legal secretarial experience preferred

Excellent writing and speaking skills

An ability to multi-task efficiently and to work well with others as a part
of an effective team

A strong work ethic and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection

Paralegal certification strongly preferred

Salary is commensurate with other nonprofit organizations and experience
and includes an excellent vacation and benefits package. The position will
be located in our Oakland office.

Please send a cover letter, a résumé, references, and a writing sample via
email (no paper) to climateparalegal@biologicaldiversity.org, "Attn: Climate
Paralegal.” The position will remain open until filled. No telephone calls,
please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining
and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace
and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed
to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center
believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth.

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