The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full- or part-time Spring 2025 Law Clerk for the Carnivore Conservation Program. Recognizing the ecological importance of wolves, bears and other carnivores, the Center uses science-based advocacy to defend these magnificent animals from persecution, exploitation and extinction. This position is either remote or located in Portland, Oregon, although many Portland staff are currently working remotely.
General Overview:
The Center’s carnivore conservation legal team files lawsuits, submits administrative petitions, and participates in other forms of advocacy on behalf of ecologically important carnivores. Law clerks support these advocacy efforts, assisting with the Program’s work on litigation and administrative advocacy.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct legal research and writing, including preparing legal memos, assisting with brief writing, preparing filings, investigating new cases and drafting official comments to federal or state agencies.
On occasion, may have opportunities to observe court arguments or attend agency hearings online or in person.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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;
Background or experience in natural resources, environmental, and administrative law and scientific literacy preferred.
AREAS IN WHICH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE GAINED
Clerks will gain experience in legal research and writing, and environmental advocacy, particularly in the natural resources area, drawing on litigation, science, media, and grassroots organizing strategies to fight for wildlife and their habitats.
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