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🔥 12 hours ago

🏄 California, District of Columbia, +1 more states – Remote

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💵 $19 / hour

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🟡 Mid-level

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⚖️ Legal Assistant

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Center for Biological Diversity

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1989

💼 Consulting

⚖️ Legal

🤝 Non-profit

Consulting • Legal • Non-profit

Center for Biological Diversity is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places. The organization works on various programs including conserving carnivores, addressing climate change, and advocating for environmental health and justice. They also engage with international efforts concerning the oceans and sustainable population and urban development. The Center actively campaigns for legal protections for species and habitats, aiming to reduce threats such as habitat destruction and pesticide use, while raising public awareness and encouraging action to save life on Earth.

📋 Description

• Conduct legal research and writing, including preparing legal memoranda, assisting with brief writing, preparing filings, investigating new projects, and drafting public comments • Conduct research and review administrative regulations and other policy proposals • Present at administrative hearings when opportunities arise and observe court arguments or agency proceedings • Assist with interviewing experts • 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 the Endangered Species Act, public-land laws, climate and energy laws, marine mammal protection, National Environmental Policy Act, and Clean Air Act • Work with experienced attorneys who provide supervision, training, and mentorship • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Completed at least one year of law school at time of application • 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/or administrative law preferred • Scientific literacy preferred • Creativity and motivation • Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, transcript, and list of three references • Ability to work in an in-person or at-home office setting • Typical Monday-Friday schedule, with some night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines

🏖️ Benefits

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