Staff Attorney

You will lead research and drafting for the Animal Law Digest and an aquaculture publication. You will analyze legal developments, build stakeholder partnerships, manage research and public-engagement activities, coordinate research assistants and fellows, manage resources, and help develop proposals for new projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of the Animal Law Digest and contribute research and drafting
• Track and analyze federal and state legislation, regulation, and litigation developments
• Build stakeholder partnerships through research, writing, meetings, and communications
• Collaborate with Harvard initiatives
• Generate research, writing, and public-engagement activities on animal, agricultural, food, and environmental law and policy
• Advise and coordinate research assistants and research fellows
• Develop and manage program resources
• Contribute to proposals for new projects

Requirements

• JD degree
• Admission to a state bar
• At least three years of relevant post-graduate professional experience
• Research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to summarize complex information and meet recurring publication deadlines
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior attorneys and researchers
• Familiarity with animal-related federal and state statutes, case law, and civil procedure
• Project management experience
• Commitment to improving the treatment of animals through the legal system

Benefits

• Paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks