Remote Law Clerk: Environmental Litigation & Policy

Center for Biological Diversity; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Paid sick days

Relaxed atmosphere and dress code

Job summary

The Center for Biological Diversity in Florida and the Caribbean region seeks a Law Clerk to support litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development on endangered species, land use, climate change, wetlands, and related conservation issues. Law clerks primarily work with regional program attorneys but may collaborate with staff in other conservation programs.

This remote, non-exempt role offers flexible hours and opportunities to observe court proceedings, draft memoranda, and assist

Qualifications

• Must be a 2L, 3L, or LLM student during the Spring 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

Strong research and writing skills

Independent and self-motivated work

Environmental law familiarity

Education

2L/3L/LLM student Spring 2027

Job description

The Center for Biological Diversity in Florida and the Caribbean region seeks a Law Clerk to support litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development on endangered species, land use, climate change, wetlands, and related conservation issues. Law clerks primarily work with regional program attorneys but may collaborate with staff in other conservation programs.

This remote, non-exempt role offers flexible hours and opportunities to observe court proceedings, draft memoranda, and assist