Job Description
- Job Description:
- Conduct research and draft memoranda regarding regulatory matters relevant to animals exploited on factory farms, in puppy mills, in entertainment, and in laboratories.
- Assist in drafting regulatory comments and petitions for rulemaking.
- Draft Freedom of Information Act and state public records requests, analyze responses to these requests, and draft appeals, when necessary.
- Assist TRAP with gathering data for its database of information concerning animal-abusing industries and in creating spreadsheets tracking entities and numbers of species used in animal exploiting industries.
- Conduct factual research in support of TRAP’s work and draft regulatory complaints against target entities.
- Requirements:
- Experience as a rising 3L (will have completed their 2L year or part-time equivalent prior to summer 2026) or LLM student at an ABA accredited law school.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- A sincere interest in animal protection.
- Superior legal research and writing skills, including the ability to tailor voice and style to various audiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to work cooperatively with others and function well in a mission-driven, team-oriented work environment.
- Willingness to accept a variety of assignments within the expanding field of animal law.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and remotely.
- Ability to use discretion, keeping in mind the confidential and emotional aspects of our work.
- Access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Suite.
- Familiarity with animal law is preferred.
- Benefits:
- Paid holidays
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