Law Clerk Intern, Animal Protection Law
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Law Clerk Intern supporting animal protection litigation, legislation, and legal research at Humane World for Animals. Contributing to advocacy, compliance, and risk management projects.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with attorneys in the Animal Protection Law section
- Research, prepare, and prosecute animal protection lawsuits in state and federal court
- Prepare rulemaking petitions and comments before administrative agencies
- Prepare and review federal, state, and local legislation
- Provide research and drafting support for Farm Animals, Companion Animals, Wildlife & Animal Research, and Legislative Drafting & Review legal groups
- Attend weekly departmental reporting and planning meetings and other relevant meetings
- Support legal research, contract review, policy and compliance projects, litigation, risk management matters, and other legal operations initiatives
Requirements:
- Must be a 2L or 3L law student working toward a Juris Doctor degree
- Must be able to learn and follow guidelines and policies of Humane World for Animals and APL, and follow directions given by staff
- Must submit required paperwork and pass a background check before being assigned
- Strong interest in animal protection issues, litigation, and legal research
- Superior oral communication skills and exceptional legal research, writing, and critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Able to take initiative and manage multiple projects and priorities while demonstrating a strong work ethic
- Demonstrate flexibility and eagerness to learn and take initiative on a variety of projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Proficiency in Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis legal research databases
- Strong familiarity with the Internet and online research tools
- Able to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Able to maintain professionalism in attitude and appearance
- Possess problem-solving capability and ability to think creatively in a solution-oriented way
- Able to work well independently and use good judgment
- Coursework or other experience in animal protection, administrative, or environmental law preferred
- Must meet one of the following criteria: currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student of an accredited college or university; high school or accredited college or university graduate who graduated within the last two years; or service member with an honorable discharge within two years of leaving the military
- Must commit to at least 10 weeks and work a minimum of 35 hours per week
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