Law Clerk, Fall 2026

Center for Biological Diversity

Law Clerk assisting program attorneys with public interest environmental law in Florida and the Caribbean. Focus on protecting species and habitat through research and litigation.

Posted 5/14/2026part-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and draft filings and petitions (e.g., notices of intent to sue, complaints, briefs, declarations, 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)
Complete other project work outside of the program as needed to meet changing organizational priorities
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a student entering 2L, 3L, or LLM courses in Fall 2026
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
Full-time commitment preferred

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

research skillswriting skillsdrafting filingsdrafting petitionsinvestigative skillsadvocacy skillsmedia preparationeducational material preparation

Soft Skills

independent workself-motivationcollaborationcommunication