Legal Fellow

People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.; United States; À distance; USD 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PETA in the United States seeks a legal professional to advance animal protection goals. In consultation with PETA, you will research and interpret federal and state statutes, support litigation, prepare comments, and assist in managing cases in federal and state courts. Qualifications include a J.D.

with up to three years of legal experience and strong legal research and writing skills. Experience in animal, administrative, environmental, or criminal law is valued.

Qualifications

• J.D. and up to three years of legal experience
• Experience in animal law, administrative law, environmental law, and/or criminal law valued
• Superior legal research and writing skills
• Supportive position vis‑à‑vis PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate PETA’s positions
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Responsabilités

• Research, interpret, and apply federal statutes and regulations, including the Animal Welfare Act, the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Freedom of Information Act
• Research, interpret, and apply state statutes and regulations, including anti-cruelty and open-records statutes
• Conduct legal research on a variety of animal protection and animal rights issues
• Prepare comments for agencies on proposed rulemaking and permit applications
• Assist caseworkers, researchers, and campaigners throughout PETA with a wide array of legal issues
• Work with others to formulate and develop litigation to further PETA’s objectives
• Assist in the management of litigation in federal and state courts
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Connaissances

Superior legal research and writing

Formation

J.D. and up to three years of legal experience

Description du poste

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• In consultation with PETA and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by it:
  • Research, interpret, and apply federal statutes and regulations, including the Animal Welfare Act, the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Freedom of Information Act
  • Research, interpret, and apply state statutes and regulations, including anti-cruelty and open-records statutes
  • Conduct legal research on a variety of animal protection and animal rights issues
  • Prepare comments for agencies on proposed rulemaking and permit applications
  • Assist caseworkers, researchers, and campaigners throughout PETA with a wide array of legal issues
  • Work with others to formulate and develop litigation to further PETA’s objectives
  • Assist in the management of litigation in federal and state courts
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• J.D. and up to three years of legal experience
• Experience in animal law, administrative law, environmental law, and/or criminal law desired, but resourcefulness and innovativeness are highly valued
• Superior legal research and writing skills
• Supportive position vis‑à‑vis PETA’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The salary range for this position is $50,000.00 - $80,168.40 annually. The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here .

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 10, 2026.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.