Spring 2027 Legal Internship - Office of General Counsel

General Counsel Remote,United States San Francisco, California Washington, DC Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. Earthjustice’s Office of General Counsel is accepting applications for one part-time legal intern for spring 2027. We are seeking law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. This is a paid position, and the successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC office. The Office of General Counsel is responsible for giving timely risk mitigation, management, and compliance advice to Earthjustice Leadership, Program teams and staff, in the areas of corporate governance, contracts, conflicts, legal ethics, privacy, data management, corporate risk management, international compliance, lobbying, SLAPP suits, and human resources, among others. We work to develop and implement cross-cutting strategies with our internal clients that enable them to achieve their goals while minimizing organizational risks. We also collaborate with partners and other nonprofit organizations on common issues we face as a sector. Responsibilities Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, the legal intern will get exposure to any and all aspects of our non‑profit work, including compliance, contract review, litigation, etc. Qualifications Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during spring 2027. Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills. Familiarity with legal research tools, including Westlaw. Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively. Ability to work collegially with others and independently. Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus. Interest in public interest law and social justice. Must commit to at least 15 hours/week for 12 weeks. Compensation Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income. The spring 2027 hourly rate for law students is $36.86. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Salary: Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income. The spring 2027 hourly rate for law students is $36.86. #J-18808-Ljbffr Social Impact Guide