Pro Bono Law Clerk
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Law Clerk – Litigation
Animal Legal Defense Fund
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- The Animal Legal Defense Fund summer clerkship program gives law students who demonstrate an interest in animal law the opportunity to work with and be trained by top experts in the field.
- Clerks are integral members of a program team and work on projects that further the current work of the program and advance the mission and goals of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
- Clerks also participate in activities that will allow them to network across the organization with Animal Legal Defense Fund staff and other clerks, and engage them in the mission and goals of the organization.
- The summer clerkship provides an immersive experience in the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s cutting-edge Litigation Program to protect animals and advance their legal interests.
- Clerks will complete legal and factual research, prepare a variety of written work products, and work with Animal Legal Defense Fund attorneys in developing new civil cases.
- Clerks will participate in Litigation Program meetings alongside our attorneys and are encouraged to attend hearings, oral arguments, and other events throughout the summer.
- Summer clerks in the Litigation Program conduct legal and factual research and draft legal and other documents in furtherance of ALDF’s ongoing and developing civil legal matters.
- All clerks and externs will participate in scheduled networking and engagement activities.
- Externs may have additional requirements depending on their school’s externship program.
Requirements
- Experience as a current 2L (or part-time program equivalent) 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.
- A positive attitude and ability to work cooperatively with others and function well in a mission-driven, team-oriented work environment.
- A willingness to accept a variety of assignments within the expanding field of animal law.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- An ability to work independently and remotely.
- An 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.
