About the role#
The Office of General Counsel at Earthjustice is hiring one part-time legal intern for the spring 2027 term. You will work under the supervision of a licensed attorney to support the organization across various legal functions. This is a paid position.
What you'll do#
- Assist with risk mitigation, management, and compliance advice for leadership and program teams.
- Participate in legal research and documentation.
- Work with internal clients to help them achieve goals while minimizing organizational risks.
- Collaborate with partners and other nonprofit organizations on sector-wide issues.
- Gain exposure to non-profit legal work including contract review, compliance, and litigation.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a 2L or 3L law student during the spring 2027 semester.
- Strong writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw.
- An interest in public interest law and social justice.
- Ability to work both independently and collegially with others.
- Knowledge of environmental and administrative law is a plus.
- Commitment to at least 15 hours per week for 12 weeks.
Location & details#
This role is available as a remote position within the United States. You may also choose a hybrid schedule working from the San Francisco, California or Washington, DC offices.
About Earthjustice
Earthjustice is a nonprofit public interest law organization established in 1971. It focuses on environmental law to protect natural resources and wildlife. The organization maintains its headquarters in San Francisco and employs 720 people across various offices in the United States. Its work involves litigation to hold entities accountable for environmental impacts.
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