Job Description:
• Research policy issues and develop memos or issue briefs
• Analyze state and federal legislation or regulation
• Assist with administrative work
• Prepare correspondence and conduct outreach to supporters, coalition partners, and public officials
• Attend virtual public hearings, coalition calls, stakeholder meetings, lobby days, lobby 101s, conferences, and other events
• Collaborate with Communications and other departments to draft, proofread, edit, and update campaign website content, email action alerts, and phonebanking scripts
• Coordinate with other programs on cases related to legislative campaigns
• Prepare and deliver virtual presentations for advocacy trainings, conferences, and fundraising events
• Assist the Legislative Affairs Program in developing and implementing legislative resources and strategies
• Participate in scheduled networking and engagement 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 aspects of the work
• Access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Suite
• Familiarity with animal law and legislation preferred
• Resume, cover letter, 2–3 professional references, law school transcript, and original writing sample required for application
• Personal United States address required; must work primarily from that address
Benefits:
• Paid holidays
• Opportunity to work with and be trained by top experts in animal law
• Networking and engagement activities across the organization
• Potential academic credit for unpaid externships, as determined by the student’s law school
• Public interest stipend eligibility for some student volunteer positions