The Center for Biological Diversity's Florida & Caribbean office seeks a diligent and enthusiastic Law Clerk with a demonstrated interest in public interest environmental law. The clerk will assist program attorneys with work to protect terrestrial, aquatic, and marine species and their habitat in Florida and the Caribbean.
This is a temporary, hourly ($19.61/hour), part-time or full-time position. It is primarily remote, with in-person opportunities for candidates in the Tampa Bay area. The clerk reports to the Florida and Caribbean Director.
Assignments centre on litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development. Issues include endangered species conservation, land use, climate change, freshwater and wetland protection, toxic pollution, and landscape-scale conservation.
Responsibilities:
- Research and draft legal memoranda to inform litigation and conservation advocacy
- Research and draft filings and petitions (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 and investigate new matters
- Collaborate with coalitions and partners
- Advocate orally before agencies and observe court arguments and hearings, as opportunities arise
- Assist with creative media and educational materials for campaigns
Qualifications:
- 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
Benefits for temporary staff include a 403(b) plan and paid sick days.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online by completing the application and submitting a PDF that includes a cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcripts, and reference list. The position remains open until filled. The desired start date is May 19, 2027. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls.
https://biologicaldiversity.bamboohr.com/careers/178