Legal Intern

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Nature Conservancy
Lander, WY, United States
Full-time

This position will assist staff, including attorneys and paralegals, in review of conservation easements to advance TNC priorities and appropriately manage risk. Anticipated duration of project 400-480 hours. Our preference is for the intern/extern to be onsite over a concentrated period during the summer of 2018, but we will consider a longer-term arrangement without the requirement to work onsite.

Under supervision of TNC staff, the legal intern assists in reviewing conservation easements to develop a catalog of interpretations and compile a history of rights exercised on selected easements.  S/he is able to effectively articulate basic legal concepts.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Reviews official corporate legal files, in electronic and paper form.
  • Drafts legal memorandums and other documents for attorney and/or Paralegal II review.
  • Interviews staff.
Educational Background: 
BA/BS degree.
Skills/Experience: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Enrolled in a college of law.
  • Experience conducting research on the Internet and in other legal resources.
  • Experience with MS Office, Word, and Excel.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of Conservation Easements and Wyoming property law.
  • Classes in Property and contracts law.
  • Classes in legal writing.
How to Apply: 

https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_...

Job Function: 
Legal Services

Organization Info

Nature Conservancy

Overview
Headquarters: 
Arlington, VA, United States
Website: 
nature.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1954
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Science / Technology
Mission: 

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.

How do we achieve this mission and vision?

Through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom impact conservation in 69 countries.

With the help of our many partners, from individuals and governments to local nonprofits and corporations.

By using a non-confrontational, collaborative approach and staying true to our five unique core values.

That's how The Nature Conservancy has done more than anyone else to advance conservation around the world since our founding in 1951.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 13 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 12 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Nature Conservancy
industry: 
Nonprofit