Law Clerk – Summer 2026 Energy Justice
Center for Biological Diversity
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $18 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Conduct legal research and writing, including preparing legal memos, assisting with brief writing, preparing filings, investigating new cases, and drafting official policy comments;
- On occasion, opportunities to observe court arguments or attend agency hearings;
- 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 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
- For all temporary staff 403(b) plan.
- Paid sick days accrue at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
- Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchlegal writingbrief writingpolicy draftingfiling preparation
Soft skills
creativitymotivationcommitment to equitycommitment to justice
Certifications
3L law studentLLM