Remote Law Clerk — Environmental Public Interest

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Paid sick days

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 in protecting wildlife and habitats in Florida and the Caribbean.

This remote, non-profit role offers part-time and full-time options, with hourly compensation of $19.61 and a strong emphasis on litigation support, advocacy, and policy development for endangered species and habitat protection.

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

Familiarity with environmental and行政al

Education

2L/3L/LLM student

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 in protecting wildlife and habitats in Florida and the Caribbean.

This remote, non-profit role offers part-time and full-time options, with hourly compensation of $19.61 and a strong emphasis on litigation support, advocacy, and policy development for endangered species and habitat protection.