Law Clerk

Min 1 yrs required

Contract, Part-time

No

# Law Clerk at San Francisco Baykeeper

San Francisco Baykeeper is looking for talented law clerks to join their citizen enforcement program in San Francisco. Baykeeper is dedicated to defending San Francisco Bay against its biggest threats and holding polluters accountable. Law clerks will work directly with Baykeeper attorneys on all aspects of their enforcement program, under the Clean Water Act and other state and federal environmental laws.

## Responsibilities

Law clerks will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

**Litigation and Enforcement**

- Research and investigate new pollution cases
- Research and draft memos on case law, statutes, and regulations
- Assist in-house attorneys and outside counsel in drafting legal documents
- Attend court hearings and settlement negotiations as appropriate
- Assist with filing, correspondence, or document review as needed

**Administrative Advocacy**

- Represent and advocate on behalf of Baykeeper at local agency hearings
- Research and prepare comments on agency regulations and permits
- Draft memos on technical and legal aspects of water quality regulations
- Assist with press releases, outreach efforts, and public events

## Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Law Clerk position should have:

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- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- A solid academic record
- Ability to thrive in a friendly, informal setting
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection
- Significant knowledge of environmental and administrative laws (a plus)

## Salary

Salary information for the Law Clerk position is not provided.

## How to Apply

We accept Law Clerk applications on the following rotating schedule:

- Summer application period: August 1 to January 10
- Fall application period: February 1 to July 30
- Spring application period: August 1 to October 31

To apply, please prepare a cover letter, resume, a current transcript, and a 5-10 page legal writing sample and send them to .

Please, no phone calls or emails to the office regarding this position.

Legal Research, Legal Writing, Investigation, Drafting Legal Documents

At least one year of law school

Prepare a cover letter, resume, a current transcript, and a 5-10 page legal writing sample to

Qualification and Experience At least one year of law school

Legal