Environmental Law Clerk

1 day ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Center for Biological Diversity Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Law Clerk to join our team at the Center for Biological Diversity. As a Law Clerk, you will play a critical role in supporting our environmental advocacy efforts, working closely with our attorneys and staff to advance our mission.

Job Summary

The Law Clerk will assist with legal research, writing, and preparation of litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development. You will work on projects concerning endangered species, pesticides, land use, public records requests, and other environmental matters.

Main Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and writing;
  • Prepare legal memos and assist with pleading and brief writing;
  • Prepare filings, investigate new cases, and draft official policy comments;
  • On occasion, may have opportunities to observe court arguments or attend agency hearings.

Requirements

  • Must be a law student who will have completed their second or third year of law school, or a student pursuing their LLMs;
  • Strong legal research and writing skills;
  • Creativity, motivation, and good humor;
  • Background in environmental or biological studies or related experience is preferred.

Working Conditions

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

How to Apply

Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcripts, and reference list as one PDF document. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.



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