Humane World for Animals
501 - 1000 employees
🤲 Charity
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
Charity • Non-profit • Social Impact
Humane World for Animals is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to end animal cruelty and suffering in all its forms. The organization conducts rescue and response operations, runs sanctuaries, advocates for policy and legal protections for wildlife and companion animals, campaigns on issues such as farmed animal welfare, animal testing, puppy mills, and trophy hunting, and provides educational resources, pet-care guidance, and volunteer and donation programs. Humane World for Animals operates internationally (lists work across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Australia), publishes resources and media (blogs, magazines, podcasts), and solicits public support through donations, fundraising, and a retail store to fund its lifesaving work.
Intern, Law Clerk – Animal Protection Law
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🔥 12 hours ago
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Humane World for Animals
501 - 1000 employees
🤲 Charity
🤝 Non-profit
🌍 Social Impact
Charity • Non-profit • Social Impact
Humane World for Animals is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to end animal cruelty and suffering in all its forms. The organization conducts rescue and response operations, runs sanctuaries, advocates for policy and legal protections for wildlife and companion animals, campaigns on issues such as farmed animal welfare, animal testing, puppy mills, and trophy hunting, and provides educational resources, pet-care guidance, and volunteer and donation programs. Humane World for Animals operates internationally (lists work across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Australia), publishes resources and media (blogs, magazines, podcasts), and solicits public support through donations, fundraising, and a retail store to fund its lifesaving work.
📋 Description
• 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 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 • Must have a 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), Westlaw, and Lexis/Nexis legal research databases, and strong familiarity with the Internet and online research tools • Able to use discretion regarding confidential work • 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: currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university; graduated from high school or an accredited college or university within the last two years; or honorable military discharge within two years of leaving the military • Must work a minimum of 35 hours per week and commit to at least 10 weeks
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