Senior Staff Attorney, Non-Supervisory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary legal counsel for designated cases and initiatives

• Oversee all research, filings, and various facets of litigation

• Investigate and formulate innovative legal theories, strategies, and factual scenarios for upcoming cases

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and quality assurance for the work produced by law clerks and fellows, without formal supervisory duties

• Compose, revise, and submit amicus curiae briefs

• Collaborate with the Communications department and other teams on civil legal matters, procedures, cases, and legal developments

• Coordinate with different programs on cases involving both civil and criminal elements

• Oversee pro bono and local counsel on cases involving external legal representation

• Prepare and present at professional conferences, fundraising events, meetings, and other occasions

• Offer in-house expertise on Litigation Program cases, civil animal law cases, civil procedures, and legal strategies

• Carry out additional responsibilities that promote the Litigation Program and further the objectives and mission of the Animal Legal Defense Fund

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in successfully developing and litigating substantial cases or projects

• Juris Doctor degree

• Licensed to practice law in the state of residence

• Exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities, with a proven capacity to meet deadlines

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Proficient in effective communication with team members, supporters, colleagues, and other attorneys

• Positive demeanor and the capability to collaborate effectively with others

• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented work environment

• Commitment to and understanding of the mission of the Animal Legal Defense Fund

• Willingness to travel as necessary to fulfill litigation duties or attend professional conferences, meetings, or other events

• Must be located in the U.S. for work

• Required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Dependent Care Account (DCA)

• 192 hours of paid time off (PTO)

• 19 paid holidays

• One month of paid sabbatical following 5 years of continuous employment

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave

• 401k plan with a maximum employer matching contribution of 5% after one year of service

• Alternative work schedules available at the manager’s discretion

• One-time remote work stipend of $750

• Annual professional development reimbursement of up to $1,000

• Emphasis on maintaining a healthy work/life balance

• Representation by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) through collective bargaining