Environmental Litigation Intern - Protect Clean Water

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 3,400 - 4,600; Part time

Job summary

NRDC is seeking Spring Litigation Interns to work with our Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. offices.

This is not a remote position; interns are expected in office 1 day per week, with scheduling negotiable. Interns perform substantive writing and research, support litigation teams, interview members, draft pleadings, comments, and proposed legislation, and gain exposure to a broad range of environmental and public health matters.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Experience effectively working on a team.
• Creativity and resourcefulness.
• Commitment to public service, equity, and justice.
• Growth mindset and openness to feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people across different identities.
• Record of academic or professional accomplishment.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

Responsibilities

• Researching and preparing legal memos in support of rulemaking proceedings, litigation case development, and active litigation.
• Interviewing NRDC members and preparing standing declarations.
• Helping draft and review portions of pleadings and review briefs.
• Helping prepare comments to submit to administrative agencies or legislative bodies.
• Helping craft proposed legislation to address environmental and public health problems.

Skills

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Creativity

Public service

Growth mindset

DEI awareness

Academic achievement

Education

Law student

Job description

NRDC is seeking Spring Litigation Interns to work with our Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. offices.

This is not a remote position; interns are expected in office 1 day per week, with scheduling negotiable. Interns perform substantive writing and research, support litigation teams, interview members, draft pleadings, comments, and proposed legislation, and gain exposure to a broad range of environmental and public health matters.