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| Company: | Riverkeeper, NY - Remote | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Legal Fellow $60,000 – $70,000 - Hybrid |
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| Job Category: | Legal Fellow [ View All Legal Fellow Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 86110 | ||
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| A recent law school graduate is sought for a full-time, one-year Legal Fellowship with full benefits supporting environmental protection efforts focused on a major river system, its tributaries, and a watershed that supplies drinking water to a major metropolitan area. The Fellow reports to a Legal Program Director and works closely with attorneys and staff on initiatives aligned with climate and environmental justice principles. Responsibilities include supporting legal campaigns addressing pollution reduction, opposition to fossil fuel infrastructure, oversight of nuclear facility decommissioning, remediation of contaminated sites, habitat restoration, fisheries recovery, water quality improvement, and climate adaptation policy. The role requires strong academic credentials, a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection, and an equal opportunity commitment to diversity and inclusion. Legal Fellow Location: Ossining, NY Job Type: Full time ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.) As part of the legal team, the Fellow will advance Riverkeeper’s policy goals of fishable, swimmable waterways and clean drinking water. be involved in every aspect of our program and gain hands-on experience bringing impact litigation, enforcing environmental laws, investigating pollution complaints, reviewing proposed legislation, regulations, and environmental permits, and drafting legal documents. represent Riverkeeper in meetings with government officials, the public, and media outlets. The position offers a flexible, mostly remote work schedule and requires some travel throughout the Hudson River Valley to attend meetings and appointments that may be outside of normal business hours. EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. All candidates must: Have a strong commitment to Riverkeeper’s mission and values; Have obtained a J.D. between 2024 and 2026 Be admitted to practice law in New York State, or be eligible to sit for the next administration of the New York State Bar Exam; Demonstrate understanding of federal and state administrative and environmental law; Have excellent writing, research, and communication skills; Be energetic, creative, well organized, independent, hard-working, personable, and have a sense of humor; and Be able to maintain a flexible work schedule and be willing to work some evenings, traveling throughout the Hudson Valley for meetings. Candidates will be preferred who also have: Coursework or experience in environmental policy and/or litigation; Coursework or experience in public interest and oral advocacy; Coursework or experience with the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and/or the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires the ability to: frequently travel throughout the Hudson Valley and New York City for meetings work in the Ossining office 1-2 days per week and attend monthly meetings in person be comfortable working in an open environment (with stairs, no elevators) Legal Fellow $60,000 – $70,000 Riverkeeper 86110 |
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| Company: | Riverkeeper | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | $60,000 – $70,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Ossining, NY - Remote USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 10562 | ||
| Post Date: | 05/21/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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