Law Clerk Spring 2027 (Carnivore Conservation)

Overview

This role supports the Carnivore Conservation legal team through litigation-related and administrative advocacy work. Law Clerks assist with legal research and writing, administrative advocacy, and other project work under the supervision of experienced attorneys.

Spring 2027 Law Clerk positions are available.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Hourly (non-exempt; eligible for overtime)
• Schedule: Part-time or full-time (either)
• Temporary: Yes
• Reports to: Legal Director
• Compensation: $19.61/hour
• Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and writing, including:
  • Preparing legal memos
  • Assisting with brief writing
  • Preparing filings
  • Investigating new projects
  • Drafting official policy comments
• Research and review administrative regulations and other policy proposals.
• May present at administrative hearings and/or observe court arguments or agency proceedings.
• Assist with interviewing experts.
• Investigate new matters.
• Collaborate with coalitions and partners.
• Analyze federal and state legislation relating to:
  • Endangered species
  • Public lands
  • Oceans
  • Energy and pollution
• Track current legislation in Congress relating to:
  • Endangered Species Act
  • Public-land laws
  • Climate and energy laws
  • Marine mammal protection
  • National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Air Act
• Complete other project work outside the program as needed to meet changing organizational priorities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a law student who has completed their first or second year of law school, or a student pursuing their LLM to be eligible.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Passionate about protecting wildlife and their habitats.
• Commitment to equity and justice.
• Creativity and motivation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background or experience in natural resources, environmental, and/or administrative law.
• Scientific literacy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work setting: Office setting.
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, with rare night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines.
• Equipment: May require use of standard office equipment (e.g., computers, printers, copiers).
• Physical requirements: Ability to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Conditions are subject to change.

Location & Travel Notes

• In-person required (versus remote work): Rarely
• Travel required: Rarely
• Night or weekend work: Rarely

Benefits (Subject to Change)

• 403(b) plan
• Paid sick days: Accrues at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code

Equal Opportunity

An equal opportunity employer.

Start Date

• Desired start date: January 4, 2027

Application Information

This position will remain open until filled. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application materials required (as a single PDF submission):

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample
• Transcripts
• Reference list