Job Description:
• Complete legal and factual research
• Prepare motions, legal memos, resource guides, position statements, model laws, and other written work products
• Assist attorneys in responding to crimes against animals
• Assist in broadening the ability of animal law to secure just outcomes for animal victims
• Provide investigatory and trial-level assistance to criminal justice professionals
• Produce amicus curiae briefs
• Support legislative efforts to improve animal cruelty laws
• Educate criminal justice practitioners about criminal law and animal law
• Craft legal arguments concerning criminal jurisprudence and animals
• Participate in organizational networking and mission-related activities
Requirements:
• Current 2L (or part-time program equivalent) or LLM student at an ABA accredited law school
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Sincere interest in animal protection
• Superior legal research and writing skills, including ability to tailor voice and style to various audiences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a mission-driven, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to accept a variety of assignments within animal law
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Ability to use discretion with confidential and emotional work
• Access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Suite
• Familiarity with animal law, criminal law, or both is preferred
Benefits:
• Paid holidays
• Opportunity to network across the organization with staff and other clerks
• Training by top experts in animal law
• Option to structure the position as an unpaid externship or student volunteer position
• Academic credit may be available for externships, subject to the law school
• Pro bono credits or public interest stipend may be available for student volunteer positions