Staff Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the lead counsel, overseeing all research, filings, and various aspects of assigned cases and projects.

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

• Offer guidance, mentorship, and quality assessment of work produced by law clerks and fellows without formal supervisory duties.

• Compose, revise, and file amicus curiae briefs on behalf of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

• Collaborate with Communications and other departments on civil legal matters, procedures, case content, and legal developments.

• Coordinate with other programs on cases that encompass both civil and criminal elements.

• Supervise pro bono and local counsel on cases involving external counsel.

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

• Provide in-house expertise regarding Litigation Program cases, animal law civil cases, civil procedures, and legal strategy.

• Carry out additional responsibilities that support the strategic objectives and mission of the Litigation Program.

⛳️ Requirements

• A solid understanding of and commitment to the vision, mission, and core values of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience successfully developing and litigating significant cases or projects.

• Juris Doctor degree is required.

• Licensed to practice law in the candidate’s state of residence.

• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate with team members, supporters, colleagues, and other legal counsel.

• A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment.

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

• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

• Required to complete the employment eligibility verification form upon hiring.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and vision benefits (100% employer-funded).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Dependent Care Account (DCA).

• 192 hours of paid time off (PTO).

• 19 paid holidays.

• One-month paid sabbatical after 5 years of continuous employment.

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 401k plan with a maximum 5% employer contribution match after one year of employment.

• Opportunities for alternative work schedules (at manager's discretion).

• One-time remote work allowance of $750.

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

• Maintaining a healthy work/life balance is a fundamental value for the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

• Collective bargaining unit represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).