Law Clerk, Summer 2027

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Conduct research and compose legal memoranda to support litigation and conservation efforts.

• Research and create filings and petitions, including notices of intent to sue, complaints, briefs, and regulatory petitions.

• Prepare formal comments in response to proposals from federal, state, and local agencies.

• Assist in interviewing experts.

• Investigate new issues.

• Collaborate with coalitions and partners.

• Advocate verbally before federal, state, and local agencies as opportunities present themselves.

• Observe court arguments and hearings as opportunities arise.

• Help prepare creative media and educational materials for campaigns as opportunities arise.

• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

• Primarily work with regional program attorneys and possibly staff from other conservation programs.

• Address issues related to endangered species conservation, land use, climate change, freshwater and wetland protection, toxic pollution, and landscape-scale conservation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a 2L, 3L, or LLM student during the Fall 2027 semester.

• Strong research and writing capabilities.

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-motivation.

• Familiarity with environmental and administrative law is preferred.

• Background in environmental or biological studies or related experience is preferred.

• Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcripts, and reference list.

• Must be capable of fulfilling all physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

🏝️ Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan.

• Paid sick days accrue at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

• A relaxed work environment and dress code.