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| Company: | PETA Foundation, Remote- USA | ||
| Job Title: | Counsel, Captive Animal Law Enforcement $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 Remote USA |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Non-Profit [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 72660 | ||
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| To provide legal advice, assistance, and representation on a wide range of issues that arise from the company’s work on behalf of captive wildlife, including the company’s campaigns, regulatory and law enforcement efforts, policy work, litigation, and investigations. Counsel, Captive Animal Law Enforcement Location: Remote - USA Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • In consultation with the PETA Foundation and its clients and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by them: o Develop, implement, and revise legal, regulatory, policy, legislative, and media strategies relating to captive wildlife o Research, interpret, and apply local, state and federal statutes, regulations, and case law o Lead efforts to convince local authorities to reject animal acts and other forms of animal exploitation o Prepare complaints and enforcement requests to prosecutors and government agencies o Assist in the development and management of litigation related to captive wildlife o Develop and maintain relationships with exotic animal experts and consultants o Prepare petitions for rulemaking and comments to agencies on proposed rulemaking and permit applications o Communicate with government agencies, law enforcement officials, and nonprofit organizations in furtherance of the listed responsibilities and duties o Assist PETA campaigners, caseworkers, researchers, and staff with a wide array of legal issues that arise in their work o Identify opportunities to publicize PETA's work related to captive wildlife o Represent clients to the public and local and national media outlets as authorized • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor Requirements • J.D. degree and a minimum of one year of post-law school legal experience • Expertise in animal law, administrative law, environmental law, and/or criminal law • Member in good standing of a state bar association • Proven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skills • Proven excellent project-management, strategic-thinking, and analytical skills • Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills • Proven meticulous attention to details • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to advocate PETA's positions on issues professionally • Willingness and ability to travel on occasion • Commitment to the objectives of the organization • Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle The salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually. The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work. 72660 |
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| Company: | PETA Foundation | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Remote- USA USA | ||
| Post Date: | 11/12/2024 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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