<div><div>Job Title: Law ClerkProgram: Energy JusticeEmployment Type: [  ] Salary   [X] Hourly                                   [X] Part-time [ ] Full-time                                    [X] Temporary [  ] Regular Reports to: Senior AttorneyDirect Reports to this position: N/ASalary Range: $18.07/hrLocation: Washington D.C., Oakland, or RemoteIs this position in the Bargaining Unit?  [   ] Yes   [X] No Application process: Please upload your cover letter explaining your interest in working in the Center’s Energy Justice Program, resume, writing sample (no longer than 10 pages), transcript (unofficial is fine) and two references as a single document via our website. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview.  ABOUT THE CENTER The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. POSITION SUMMARY The Center for Biological Diversity is currently looking for a part-time law clerk for Fall 2025 to work in the Center’s Energy Justice Program remotely, in Washington, DC, or in Oakland, CA. General Overview: The Energy Justice Program works on cutting-edge issues concerning the clean energy transition, including combating utility and other industry obstacles to clean energy, and advancing the transformative energy policies critical for the planet and species. Law clerks work on litigation and policy projects in support of the Program’s advocacy efforts. Law clerks assist with the Program’s work on litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Conduct legal research and writing, including preparing legal memos, assisting with brief writing, preparing filings, investigating new cases, and drafting official policy comments.</li><li>On occasion, opportunities to observe court arguments or attend agency hearings.</li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul> ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS <ul><li>Must be a 3L law student, or a student pursuing their LLM, to be eligible;</li><li>Strong legal research and writing skills;</li><li>Background or experience in energy, environmental, and/or administrative law preferred.</li></ul> AREAS IN WHICH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE GAINED<ul><li>Clerks will gain experience in environmental advocacy, particularly in the energy transition area, drawing on litigation, science, media, and grassroots organizing strategies to fight for the environment.</li></ul> WORKING CONDITIONS  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.  This is not a complete description of all workplace conditions, and conditions are subject to change per the Organization’s discretion. CognitiveAbility to process and analyze information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently   Exchange accurate information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently   Communicate and express oneself with others: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently   Interaction with other colleagues: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently   Interaction with the public/co-collaborators: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   PhysicalReading (ingest data): [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently   Working on a computer: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently   Typing: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently   Writing by hand: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Sitting: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently   Walking: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Standing: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Hiking: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Climbing up or down stairs: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Bending: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Squatting: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Reaching overhead: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Repetitive motions: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently   Ability to drive: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently    Location ConditionsIn person required (versus remote work): [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Travel required:  [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Night or weekend work: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently     JEDAI STATEMENT The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth. We are an equal opportunity employer.  The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. We welcome and encourage anyone interested to apply to any of our open positions. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered.  Exempt Classification: Non-Exempt Applicable Exemption: N/A <ul><li>Reasoning behind this classification: Transactional administrative work with minimal discretion, work is predominately routine in nature and the output can generally be standardized in relation to a given period of time. </li></ul> Application process: Please upload your cover letter explaining your interest in working in the Center’s Energy Justice Program, resume, writing sample (no longer than 10 pages), transcript (unofficial is fine) and two references as a single document via our website. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview. </div></div>

At the Center for Biological Diversity, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature &mdash; to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters, and climate that species need to survive.
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Part-time Law Clerk Fall 2025 - Energy Justice

<div><div>Job Title: Law ClerkProgram: Energy JusticeEmployment Type: [&nbsp; ] Salary&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Hourly&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Part-time [ ] Full-time &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Temporary [&nbsp; ] Regular Reports to: Senior AttorneyDirect Reports to this position: N/ASalary Range: $18.07/hrLocation: Washington D.C., Oakland, or RemoteIs this position in the Bargaining Unit?&nbsp; [&nbsp;&nbsp; ] Yes&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] No Application process: Please upload your cover letter explaining your interest in working in the Center’s Energy Justice Program, resume, writing sample (no longer than 10 pages), transcript (unofficial is fine) and two references as a single document via our website. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT THE CENTER The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. POSITION SUMMARY The Center for Biological Diversity is currently looking for a part-time law clerk for Fall 2025 to work in the Center’s Energy Justice Program remotely, in Washington, DC, or in Oakland, CA.&nbsp;General Overview: The Energy Justice Program works on cutting-edge issues concerning the clean energy transition, including combating utility and other industry obstacles to clean energy, and advancing the transformative energy policies critical for the planet and species. Law clerks work on litigation and policy projects in support of the Program’s advocacy efforts. Law clerks assist with the Program’s work on litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Conduct legal research and writing, including preparing legal memos, assisting with brief writing, preparing filings, investigating new cases, and drafting official policy comments.</li><li>On occasion, opportunities to observe court arguments or attend agency hearings.</li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul> ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS&nbsp;<ul><li>Must be a 3L law student, or a student pursuing their LLM, to be eligible;</li><li>Strong legal research and writing skills;</li><li>Background or experience in energy, environmental, and/or administrative law preferred.</li></ul>&nbsp;AREAS IN WHICH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE GAINED<ul><li>Clerks will gain experience in environmental advocacy, particularly in the energy transition area, drawing on litigation, science, media, and grassroots organizing strategies to fight for the environment.</li></ul>&nbsp;WORKING CONDITIONS &nbsp;PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. &nbsp;This is not a complete description of all workplace conditions, and conditions are subject to change per the Organization’s discretion.&nbsp;CognitiveAbility to process and analyze information: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange accurate information: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Communicate and express oneself with others: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Interaction with other colleagues: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Interaction with the public/co-collaborators: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; PhysicalReading (ingest data): [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Working on a computer: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Typing: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Writing by hand: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Sitting: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Walking: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Standing: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [X] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [X] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Hiking: [X] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Climbing up or down stairs: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Bending: [X] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Squatting: [X] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Reaching overhead: [X] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Repetitive motions: [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to drive: [X] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Location ConditionsIn person required (versus remote work): [&nbsp; ] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Travel required:&nbsp; [X] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; Night or weekend work: [X] Rarely&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Occasionally&nbsp;&nbsp; [&nbsp; ] Frequently&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;JEDAI STATEMENT The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth.&nbsp;We are an equal opportunity employer. &nbsp;The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. We welcome and encourage anyone interested to apply to any of our open positions. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered.&nbsp;&nbsp;Exempt Classification: Non-Exempt Applicable Exemption: N/A <ul><li>Reasoning behind this classification: Transactional administrative work with minimal discretion, work is predominately routine in nature and the output can generally be standardized in relation to a given period of time. </li></ul> Application process: Please upload your cover letter explaining your interest in working in the Center’s Energy Justice Program, resume, writing sample (no longer than 10 pages), transcript (unofficial is fine) and two references as a single document via our website. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview.&nbsp;</div></div>

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