[Hiring] Legal Intern @Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves contributing meaningfully to the U.S. Legal & Regulatory team's work securing clean air and climate protections. • Conduct legal and factual research on climate and clean air issues. • Contribute to litigation filings and administrative comments advocating for public health and environmental protections. • Assess the impacts of recent court decisions on EDF priorities. • Evaluate the health and environmental implications of pending legislation. • Draft public-facing documents such as fact sheets and blog posts about legal issues. • Represent EDF at public hearings before government agencies. • Provide other support to the team’s litigation efforts and regulatory advocacy. • Support environmental justice initiatives, particularly those related to addressing the disparate impacts of climate change. • Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals. Qualifications • Current student at ABA-approved law school. • Interest in working on cutting edge regional, national, and international climate and air quality issues. • Demonstrated interest or experience related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as it intersects with environmental law. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Well organized, motivated, and detail oriented. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. • Ability to work in a team setting and independently when projects are due. • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues. Requirements • Location: U.S. Remote • Term: Fall 2025 • Hours: Part-time (10-15 hr/week) • Compensation: $28.57 per hour. Application Materials • Cover letter and resume attached to the EDF application. • Writing sample and unofficial law school transcript. • In your cover letter, describe your interest in environmental law, policy, justice, and relevant completed coursework. Apply Job! Apply to this Job