Law Clerk - Summer 2024 (Government Affairs)

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Law Clerk - Summer 2024 (Government Affairs)


Organization is seeking a Law Clerk to join their Government Affairs team. The position is a full-time temporary role located in Washington, District of Columbia. The Law Clerk will be responsible for working on projects concerning endangered species, public lands and pollution issues, focusing primarily on congressional legislation and administrative regulatory proposals.

This is an ideal opportunity for a law student who has completed their second or third year of law school, or a student pursuing their LLMs to gain experience in environmental advocacy. The Law Clerk will be paid $17/hour for their work.

## Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications and skills:

* Must be a law student who has completed their second or third year of law school, or a student pursuing their LLMs to be eligible;
* Strong legal research and writing skills;
* Creative, good-humored law students are encouraged to apply;
* Background in conservation and general knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, public-land laws, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act and other environmental laws is preferred.

## Main Duties

The Law Clerk will be primarily responsible for the following duties:

* Focus primarily on analyzing federal and state legislation relating to endangered species, public lands and pollution;
* Review administrative regulations and other policy proposals;
* Draft policy comments and assisting with other Government Affairs program priorities;
* Track current legislation in Congress relating to the Endangered Species Act, public-land laws, National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Air Act, with opportunities to attend meetings with agency and congressional staff.

## Application Process

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in working at the Center, resume, writing sample (no longer than 10 pages), transcript (unofficial is fine) and three references as a single document via their website. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified if you're selected for an interview.

Organization is an equal opportunity employer and deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. They welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. They are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion.

## Summary

Organization is looking for a Law Clerk to join their Government Affairs team in Washington, District of Columbia. The Law Clerk will be responsible for working on projects concerning endangered species, public lands and pollution issues, focusing primarily on congressional legislation and administrative regulatory proposals. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong legal research and writing skills, have a background in conservation, and have general knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, public-land laws, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act and other environmental laws. The Law Clerk will be paid $17/hour for their work.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in working at the Center, resume, writing sample (no longer than 10 pages), transcript (unofficial is fine) and three references as a single document via their website. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

Organization is an equal opportunity employer and deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. They welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. They are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion.

## Overview

Organization is seeking a Law Clerk to join their Government Affairs team. The position is a full-time temporary role located in Washington, District of Columbia. The Law Clerk will be responsible for working on projects concerning endangered species, public lands and pollution issues, focusing primarily on congressional legislation and administrative regulatory proposals. The Law Clerk will be paid $17/hour for their work.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications and skills:

* Must be a law student who has completed their second or third year of law school, or a student pursuing their LLMs to be eligible;
* Strong legal research and writing skills;
* Creative, good-humored law students are encouraged to apply;
* Background in conservation and general knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, public-land laws, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act and other environmental laws is preferred.

The Law Clerk will be primarily responsible for the following duties:

* Focus primarily on analyzing federal and state legislation relating to endangered species, public lands and pollution;
* Review administrative regulations and other policy proposals;
* Draft policy comments and assisting with other Government Affairs program priorities;
* Track current legislation in Congress relating to the Endangered Species Act, public-land laws, National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Air Act, with opportunities to attend meetings with agency and congressional staff.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in working at the Center, resume, writing sample (no longer than 10 pages), transcript (unofficial is fine) and three references as a single document via their website. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified if you're selected for an interview.

## Job Description

Organization is looking for a Law Clerk to join their Government Affairs team in Washington, District of Columbia.

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location

washington, district of columbia

department

014 govt affairs

employment type

ft temp

compensation

$17/hour

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