Remote Environmental Law Clerk - Summer 2027

The Center for Biological Diversity; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan.

Paid sick days accrue at a rate of 1/1

Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code

Job summary

The Center for Biological Diversity's Florida & Caribbean office seeks a diligent Law Clerk with a demonstrated interest in public interest environmental law to assist program attorneys with work to protect terrestrial, aquatic, and marine species and their habitat in Florida and the Caribbean.

Assignments will center around litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development, addressing endangered species conservation, land use, climate change, and habitat protection.

Qualifications

• Must be a 2L, 3L, or LLM student during the Fall 2027 semester.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Comfort with independent and self-motivated work.
• Familiarity with environmental and administrative law preferred.
• Background in environmental or biological studies or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft legal memoranda to inform litigation and conservation advocacy
• Research and draft filings and petitions (e.g., notices of intent to sue, complaints, briefs, regulatory petitions)
• Draft formal comments in response to federal, state, and local agency proposals
• Assist with interviewing experts
• Investigate new matters
• Collaborate with coalitions and partners
• Advocate orally before federal, state, and local agencies (as opportunities arise)
• Observe court arguments and hearings (as opportunities arise)
• Assist with preparing creative media and educational materials for campaigns (as opportunities arise)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Job description

The Center for Biological Diversity's Florida & Caribbean office seeks a diligent Law Clerk with a demonstrated interest in public interest environmental law to assist program attorneys with work to protect terrestrial, aquatic, and marine species and their habitat in Florida and the Caribbean.

Assignments will center around litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development, addressing endangered species conservation, land use, climate change, and habitat protection.