Intern, Law Clerk, Animal Protection Law Summer 2027 (4 openings)

Overview

The organization is seeking four (4) full-time Law Clerks for the Animal Protection Law department. This position provides hands-on experience supporting a corporate legal department, with involvement in legal research, contract review, policy and compliance projects, litigation and risk management matters, and other initiatives that support legal operations.

This internship is remote.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys in the Animal Protection Law section.
• Support the process of researching, preparing, and prosecuting animal protection lawsuits in state and federal court, including rulemaking petitions and comments before administrative agencies, as well as preparing and reviewing federal, state, and local legislation.
• Provide research and drafting support for one or more of the organization’s core legal groups:
  • Farm Animals
  • Companion Animals
  • Wildlife & Animal Research
  • Legislative Drafting & Review
• Attend weekly departmental reporting and planning meetings and other relevant meetings.

Qualifications and 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 the organization 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.
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects and priorities while demonstrating a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn and take initiative on a variety of projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis legal research databases, with strong familiarity with the Internet and online research tools.
• Ability to use discretion, keeping in mind the confidential nature of most aspects of the work.
• Able to maintain professionalism in attitude and appearance.
• 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 is preferred.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  1. Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student of an accredited college or university.
  2. High school or accredited college or university graduate who graduated within the last two years.
  3. Service member with an honorable discharge within two years of leaving the military.

Schedule

• Expected start: June 2027
• Expected duration: approximately 12 weeks
• Work requirement: minimum 35 hours per week
• Commitment: must commit to at least 10 weeks

Compensation & Benefits

• $31.80 per hour

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status, or protected veteran status. EOE

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume together as one document.