Spring / Summer 2026 Legal Intern jobs in United States
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Sierra Club · 1 month ago

Spring / Summer 2026 Legal Intern

positionOakland, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$18/hr - $20/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Sierra Club is a non-profit organization committed to environmental justice and climate advocacy. They are seeking a Legal Intern to assist with public interest environmental litigation, involving legal research, drafting documents, and participating in legal team meetings.

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Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and factual investigation
Prepare written memoranda, public records requests, and draft other legal documents
Research prospects for new litigation, including factual and legal claims
Assist in the review of legal documents, instruments, and other material
Attend court appearances (depending on cases assigned)
Work on discovery (depending on cases assigned)

Qualification

Legal researchAnalytical skillsWriting skillsOrganizational skillsCommitment to evolutionConstructive approachInterpersonal skills

Required

Currently a JD candidate
Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines
Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate
Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go

Benefits

Academic credit is available, depending on your school’s policy.

Company

Sierra Club

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Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization
dateFounded in 1892
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://sierraclub.org

H1B Sponsorship

Sierra Club has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Katherine Garcia
Director for the Clean Transportation for All Campaign
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Loren Blackford
Executive Director
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