Law Clerk, Summer 2027

Center for Biological Diversity

. Research and draft legal memoranda to inform litigation and conservation advocacy .

Posted 10/21/2026part-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and writing skills essential for drafting legal memoranda, filings, and comments related to environmental and administrative law. Capable of collaborating with coalitions and advocating before various agencies while addressing critical conservation issues.

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Strong Research SkillsLegal Writing SkillsEnvironmental Law FamiliarityAdvocacy ExperienceIndependent Work Ability

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Hard Skills

Legal Memoranda DraftingFiling PreparationPetition DraftingRegulatory Comment DraftingResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Self-Motivated WorkCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Environmental LawAdministrative LawConservation AdvocacyEndangered Species ConservationClimate ChangeToxic PollutionLand UseFreshwater ProtectionWetland Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and draft legal memoranda to inform litigation and conservation advocacy
Research and draft filings and petitions, including notices of intent to sue, complaints, briefs, and 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
Work primarily with regional program attorneys and potentially staff in other conservation programs
Address endangered species conservation, land use, climate change, freshwater and wetland protection, toxic pollution, and landscape-scale conservation issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcripts, and reference list
Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

403(b) plan
Paid sick days accrue at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code