Law Clerk Summer 2027 (Florida and Caribbean)

Job Title: Law Clerk – Summer 2027 Region - Florida and Caribbean Employment Type: [ ] Salary [ X ] Hourly (X ] Part-time [X] Full-time [ X ] Temporary [ ] Regular Reports to: Florida and Caribbean Director Location:Remote Is this position in the Bargaining Unit? [ ] 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 to assist program attorneys with work to protect terrestrial, aquatic, and marine species and their habitat in Florida and the Caribbean. Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a pdf that includes a cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcripts, and reference list. No telephone calls, please. The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive. Assignments will center around litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development to address a variety of issues relevant to the region, including but not limited to: endangered species conservation, land use, climate change, freshwater and wetland protection, toxic pollution, and landscape-scale conservation. Law clerks will primarily work with regional program attorneys but may also have opportunities to work with staff in other conservation programs. Research and draft legal memoranda to inform litigation and conservation advocacy Research and draft filings and petitions (e.g., notices of intent to sue, complaints, briefs, regulatory petitions) Draft formal comments in response to federal, state, and local agency proposals Advocate orally before federal, state, and local agencies (as opportunities arise) Assist with preparing creative media and educational materials for campaigns (as opportunities arise) Clerks will gain experience in legal research and writing, and environmental advocacy, particularly in the natural resources area, drawing on litigation, science, media, and grassroots organizing strategies to fight for wildlife and their habitats. Must be a 2L, 3L, or LLM student during the Fall 2027 semester Strong research and writing skills Familiarity with environmental and administrative law preferred Background in environmental or biological studies or related experience preferred This position is primarily remote, meaning you will be working in a remote office environment of your choosing. There will be opportunities for in-person meetings, attendance at hearings, and field visits if candidates are in the Tampa Bay area in Florida. Litigation-related work will be completed under firm deadlines. Reading (ingest data): [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ X ] Frequently Working on a computer: [ ] Typing: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ X ] Frequently Writing by hand: [ ] Rarely [ X ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently In person required (versus remote work): [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently Travel required: [ Night or weekend work: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently Work in outdoor conditions: [ For all temporary staff The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth. The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. Transactional administrative work with minimal discretion, work is predominately routine in nature and the output can generally be standardized in relation to a given period of time.