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We created the Ocean Job Board to facilitate access to job postings in the marine community.

The board links directly to the career pages of ocean organizations and updates when jobs are posted or taken down. It's free to use, and all applications go directly to the hiring organization.

Please also check out the ocean job boards run by these organizations: Seven Seas Media, Ocean Careers, WiseOceans, American Fisheries Society, Marine Conservation Institute, Nature Tech and ClimateBase.

Posting a job is free. To add or remove your organization or ask a question, please email us at jobboard@schmidtmarine.org.

Disclaimer: Schmidt Marine does not investigate the practices or validity of any organization or posting on this site. These links are provided as a free offering and do not constitute an endorsement from, or relationship with, Schmidt Marine. Schmidt Marine does not have any obligation to screen any of the listings or to include any listings in its search results, and it may exclude or remove any listing for any or no reason. This site and all materials are provided “as is” with no warranties, express or implied, and you agree that under no circumstances shall Schmidt Marine or its affiliates be liable for your use of or reliance on any information provided on this site or otherwise.

Paralegal

Oceana

Legal · Full-time

Washington, DC, USA

Posted on Oct 10, 2026

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, Ghana, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, the United States, Canada and the 27 countries in the European Union.

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 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 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.

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