PETA

Attorney

• Participate in civil and administrative litigation and provide attorneys with legal advice and assistance on issues related to PETA’s and the PETA Foundation’s work advocating for animal protection and animal rights issues.
• Assist with all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts including legal research, complaint drafting, written discovery, document review, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and oral advocacy.
• Participate in amicus efforts and work with others to formulate and develop litigation to further PETA's objectives.
• Work closely with in-house and outside counsel on active litigation to achieve cost-effective results.
• Research, interpret, and apply statutes, regulations, and case law, focusing on animal protection and animal rights issues.
• Assist caseworkers, researchers, and campaigners throughout PETA with various legal issues.
• Liaise with and provide legal advice and opinions to PETA departments regarding efforts to publicize legal work.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Legal Fellow