Environmental Justice Legal Fellow

LocationNew York, Washington, D.C., Santa Monica, New Haven, CT

SetupHybrid

LevelEntry

Posted4w ago

Legal

Quick answer

NRDC and Yale Law School are hiring a Junior Environmental Justice Legal Fellow for a two-year fellowship starting in August 2027, focusing on legal support and advocacy for environmental justice communities, with a salary range of $94,500 to $105,000.

Role: Environmental Justice Legal Fellow
Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Yale Law School
Location: New York, Washington, D.C., Santa Monica, New Haven, CT
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Entry
Compensation: $94,500 to $105,000
Category: Legal

The role

NRDC and Yale Law School are hiring an Environmental Justice Legal Fellow for a two-year fellowship starting in August 2027, focusing on legal support and advocacy for environmental justice communities.

What you'll do

Provide legal support with and for environmental justice communities
Develop relationships with communities and work with them to identify opportunities to partner or collaborate
Supervise student attorneys in representing clinic clients
Participate in clinical teaching and case intake and docket development
Collaborate in development and operation of interdisciplinary environmental law and justice programming
Represent clients on matters in early stages of development or secondary matters not staffed by clinic student attorneys

What it takes

Juris Doctorate within the past three years
Admission to the Bar in the jurisdiction where the Fellow will be based during the first year of the fellowship
Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to contribute effectively as a member of a team and collaborate across a large organization
Demonstrated competency in working with people with different social identities

What you'll bring

Strong legal writingresearchand analytical skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to contribute effectively as a member of a team and collaborate across a large organizationDemonstrated competency in working with people with different social identities

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in New York, Washington, D.C., Santa Monica, or New Haven, CT, depending on the Fellow’s preference and NRDC’s needs.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is $94,500 to $105,000.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Juris Doctorate within the past three years, admission to the Bar, strong legal writing and research skills, and the ability to contribute effectively as a team member.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted by August 31, 2027, and can be directed to the appropriate organization based on the location preference.

How to apply

Apply directly on Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Yale Law School's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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