Job Title: Law Clerk – Spring 2026
Program: Region - Florida and Caribbean
Employment Type: [ ] Salary [ X ] Hourly
[ X ] Part-time [ X ] Full-time (either one)
[ X ] Temporary [ ] Regular
Reports to: Florida and Caribbean Director
Direct Reports to this position: N/A
Salary Range: $18.07/hour
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida (Remote)
Is this position in the Bargaining Unit? [ ] Yes, [ X ] No
The Center for Biological Diversity’s Florida & Caribbean office seeks a diligent and enthusiastic Law Clerk with a demonstrated interest in public interest environmental law to assist program attorneys with work to protect terrestrial, aquatic, and marine species and their habitat in Florida and the Caribbean.
How to apply: Please apply online at https://biologicaldiversity.bamboohr.com/careers/135 by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and reference list as a single document via our website. The position will remain open until filled. The desired start date is as soon as possible. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2025
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
Law Clerk assignments will center around litigation, administrative advocacy, and policy development to address a variety of issues relevant to the region, including but not limited to: endangered species conservation, land use, climate change, freshwater and wetland protection, toxic pollution, and landscape-scale conservation. Law clerks will primarily work with regional program attorneys but may also have opportunities to work with staff in other conservation programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is primarily remote, meaning you will be working in a remote office-environment of your choosing. There will be opportunities for in-person meetings, attendance at hearings, and field visits if candidates are in the Tampa Bay area in Florida. Litigation-related work will be completed under firm deadlines. May need to use typical office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The 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.
Cognitive
Ability 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
Physical
Reading (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: [ X ] Rarely [ ] 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 Conditions
In person required (versus remote work): [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently
Travel required: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently
Night or weekend work: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently
Work in outdoor conditions: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently
Other? _________________ [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently
BENEFITS (Subject to change—see Handbook for more details)
For all temporary staff
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
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.