About the role

  • Law Clerk supporting the Center for Biological Diversity in analyzing environmental legislation. Conducting legal research and drafting policy comments and proposals on environmental issues within a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

  • Focus primarily on analyzing federal and state legislation relating to endangered species, public lands, oceans, energy and pollution;
  • Conduct research and review administrative regulations and other policy proposals;
  • Draft policy comments and assist with other Government Affairs program priorities;
  • Track current legislation in Congress relating to the Endangered Species Act, public-land laws, climate and energy laws, marine mammal protection, National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Air Act, with opportunities to attend meetings with agency and congressional staff;
  • Complete other project work outside of the program as needed to meet changing organizational priorities;
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must be a 2L or 3L law student, or a student pursuing their LLM, to be eligible;
  • Strong legal research and writing skills;
  • Passionate about protecting wildlife and their habitats;
  • Commitment to equity and justice;
  • Background or experience in natural resources, environmental, and/or administrative law preferred and scientific literacy preferred;
  • Creativity and motivation.

Benefits

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

Job title

Law Clerk – Summer 2026, Government Affairs

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$18 per hour

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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