[Remote] Fellow

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is dedicated to protecting the lives and advancing the interests of animals through the legal system. The Legislative Affairs Program Fellow will develop resources and execute strategic legislative activities to advance priority animal protection legislation, managing projects and engaging in advocacy work at various governmental levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house expertise for staff on questions concerning legislation including tracking and analysis
• Develop skills through participating in legislative campaigns at the local, state, and federal level, with a particular focus on federal legislation
• Manage drafting, editing, and submission of support/opposition memos and testimony on behalf of the Animal Legal Defense Fund
• Work with Communications and other departments to answer questions on Legislative Affairs Program work and to propose, draft, proof, and/or edit content on legislation
• Coordinate, as needed, with other programs, including the Litigation Program, Criminal Justice Program, Animal Law Program, and Pro Bono Programs
• Prepare and deliver presentations for professional conferences, fundraising events, etc. when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance the Legislative affairs Program and the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s strategic objectives and mission

Skills

• Juris Doctor, excellent performance in law school, and admission (either anticipated or already granted) to practice law in at least one state
• Understand and be committed to the mission of the Animal Legal Defense Fund
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Solutions-oriented mindset
• Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented work environment
• Experience with basic software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet browsers
• Commitment to working with integrity
• A commitment to building and participating in an inclusive workplace
• The ability to travel periodically for staff meetings and retreats (estimated 1-3 trips annually)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care, dental, life, and vision benefits (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) are also available
• Generous paid time-off provisions: 192 hours of PTO
• 19 paid holidays
• 1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years of continuous employment
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• 401k plan with a 5% employer contribution after one year of employment
• Alternative work schedules (at manager’s discretion)

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