Remote Law Clerk — Environmental Law (Summer 2027)

Biological Diversity; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Biological Diversity's Florida & Caribbean office seeks a diligent Law Clerk with an interest in public interest environmental law to assist program attorneys protecting species and habitats in Florida and the Caribbean.

The position is remote, hourly, non-exempt, with options for part-time or full-time and reporting to the Florida and Caribbean Director. Duties include legal research, drafting memoranda and filings, and advocacy across federal, state, and local agencies.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Independent work

Environmental law

Env biology background

Education

2L/3L/LLM student

Job description

The Center for Biological Diversity's Florida & Caribbean office seeks a diligent Law Clerk with an interest in public interest environmental law to assist program attorneys protecting species and habitats in Florida and the Caribbean.

The position is remote, hourly, non-exempt, with options for part-time or full-time and reporting to the Florida and Caribbean Director. Duties include legal research, drafting memoranda and filings, and advocacy across federal, state, and local agencies.