Summer Law Clerk
Date Posted: 2/10/2021
Department: Legal
Type of Employment: Intern
Type of Employment: Temporary Paid
Status: Full-time Temporary position (10 weeks)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa (Virtual)
Reports to: Staff Attorney
Pay: $5,000
Position Summary
The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) seeks to hire a 1L or 2L law student for summer 2021. The Law Clerk will assist IEC in conducting legal research, drafting documents, and supporting litigation or other advocacy efforts. The work will support the Clean Water & Land Stewardship program and the Energy & Climate program.
Position Details
IEC’s Clean Water and Land Stewardship program pursues solutions that are economical, sustainable and environmentally sound. The Law Clerk will conduct research and draft memoranda related to water quality laws, attend meetings with partner organizations, and observe hearings of the Environmental Protection Commission.
IEC’s Energy & Climate program works to accelerate Iowa’s transition to renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Law Clerk will have the opportunity to conduct research related to Iowa Utilities Board proceedings, analyze effects of legislation, and attend utilities board hearings.
The Law Clerk will be expected to work remotely, but in-person attendance at meetings may be possible depending on pandemic conditions.
Primary Responsibilities
Research legal issues identified by supervising attorney.
Write memoranda providing legal analysis and summarizing findings within specified deadlines.
Provide support for IEC’s advocacy efforts, including document review, contact with state agencies, and other advocacy needs, as appropriate.
Work with IEC attorneys to support IEC’s legal needs, including analysis of potential cases, research and development of legal strategies, litigation, and general legal advice.
Attend state agency meetings and hearings as appropriate and participate in IEC meetings.
Qualifications and desirable qualities
Must have completed at least one year of law school (open to 1Ls and 2Ls)
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Commitment to and enthusiasm for protecting Iowa’s environment
This is a paid, full-time (40 hour/week) position to be completed in ten weeks. Start and end dates are flexible.
The Iowa Environmental Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community engaged with working in a multicultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants.
TO APPLY
Candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Kitty Jacobson, Finance and Operations Administrator, at Iowa Environmental Council, 505 Fifth Ave, Suite 850, Des Moines, IA 50309, or via email to schmidt@iaenvironment.org. Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 1, 2020. Position will remain open until filled.
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