Employment
- Director of Development, Animal Legal Defense Fund
- Legal Writer/Editor, Alley Cat Allies
- Legislative Affairs Counsel/Representative, Alley Cat Allies
- General Counsel, Farm Sanctuary
- Nonprofit General Counsel, Found Animals Foundation
- Environmental and Food Safety Staff Attorney, Center for Food Safety
- Litigation Counsel (Legal and Corporate Affairs), PETA Foundation to Support Animal Protection
- Regulatory Counsel, PETA Foundation to Support Animal Protection
- Corporate Counsel, PETA Foundation to Support Animal Protection
- Senior Attorney, Animal Protection Litigation Section, Humane Society of The United States
Director of Development
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Paula Erba
170 East Cotati Avenue
Cotati, CA, 94931
Fax: 707-795-7280
perba@aldf.org
Posted On: 07/15/2008
The Director of Development is responsible for working with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Program Managers to craft and execute the strategies needed to meet the organization’s annual and long-term revenue goals. He or she will organize and help to implement the systems, tools, and technology to support fund development activities and fundraising goals.
Description:
- Maximize ALDF’s effectiveness in the areas of high-donor fundraising results, prospect research, and the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with philanthropic organizations, corporations and individuals.
- Collaborate in and develop a work environment that fosters quality teamwork and mutual accountability for high quality performance.
- Oversee the integration of online and offline fundraising communication and results.
- Work with in-house Communications Department, grant writers and consultants to produce, edit, and manage written materials related to fund development, including letters of inquiry, concept papers, proposals, gift acknowledgements, stewardship reports, and letters to donors.
- Work with the online Communications staff to design, implement, and send online fundraising appeals. Stay abreast of developments and pilot efforts to use Web 2.0 tools (online social networks, user-contributed content, friend-to-friend fundraising) for donor engagement.
- Work with online Communications to design, update, and implement donation landing pages and other development Web properties.
- Manage the donor database vendor relationship; maintain development files and tracking.
- Coordinate with the Executive Director on the development of budgets, financial reports to donors, and revenue reports.
- Coordinate the Executive Director’s schedule as it relates to high-donor relations and targeted fundraising opportunities.
- Maintain and cultivate high quality relationships with sponsors and donors.
- Work with bookkeeping staff and Executive Director to prepare reports for the ALDF Board, staff, advisory bodies, and donors.
- Assist with the development and packaging of information to market and communicate the impact and value of the work of ALDF to funding sources and other key audiences.
- Manage ALDF donor cultivation events.
- Generate new fundraising vehicles as opportunities arise.
- Strengthen the planned giving program.
- Stay up to date on animal rights issues.
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Manage direct mail vendor relationship and coordinate with them to create, package, and schedule direct mail fundraising appeals and to generate reports on direct mail activities.
- Manage direct mail cashiering vendor.
Qualifications:
- Professional experience and a record of accomplishment in the area of fundraising. Experience must include managing effectively a development effort and or campaign both online and offline.
- Experience working with high-net worth donors and proven track record of successful fundraising solicitations and meeting fundraising campaign goals.
- Experience with the management of online fundraising campaigns.
- Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, manage priorities, and work under pressure.
- Organized, enthusiastic, self-motivated self-starter.
- Excellent writing and editing skills; attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience using and managing a donor database is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, national philanthropy and government grant programs preferred.
- Prior experience supervising and engaging a staff. The ability to set and manage realistic work goals for staff along with ability to organize, facilitate and focus a team of professionals is critical.
- Proficiency with computers, databases, and online tools.
- Familiarity with preparing a budget and managing budgets.
- Commitment to ALDF’s mission and objectives.
- Travel required.
Term of Employment: Full-time
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary and Benefits: Salary DOE. Excellent benefits, includes health, dental, retirement plan and PTO. Casual office environment includes companion animals.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume and the names and phone numbers of three references to Paula Erba at the above address. Applications may also be faxed or mailed, however e-mail is preferred.
Application Period: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Legal Writer/Editor
Alley Cat Allies
Aislinn Sheehan
7920 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 600
Bethesda, MD 20814-2525
Fax: 240-482-1990
ASheehan@alleycat.org
Alley Cat Allies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the killing of cats and leading the movement for their humane care. Based in Bethesda, MD, Alley Cat Allies is supported by 180,000 donors and activists worldwide.
Law & Policy Department:
Join Alley Cat Allies’ Law & Policy Department. The Department works on a wide range of issues, including:
- cruelty to animals;
- lethal animal damage control;
- wildlife and ecosystems;
- government oversight and reform; and
- First Amendment rights of free speech, assembly and association.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft Law & Policy Briefs, Legal Backgrounders, articles for legal publications, and various writing projects for Legal Director and department.
- Write timely and clear content on legal subjects for lay audiences.
- Think critically and creatively about ancient legal concepts in light of 21st Century facts.
- Coordinate and edit work of all legal staff.
- Edit content of staff work for legal accuracy.
- J.D. preferred but will consider candidates with substantial coursework toward a law degree.
- Two years of professional writing experience.
- Working knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.
- Interest in learning and writing about diverse subjects ranging from ecology to psychology to zoology.
- Impeccable proofreading skills.
- Excellent written, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet short deadlines.
- Familiarity with animal protection issues a plus.
Status: Full-time, on-site
Salary: Salary determined on experience and education.
Compensation: Alley Cat Allies offers an attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary as well as health, dental, vision, 403(b), and sick and vacation benefits.
Submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Wendy M. Anderson, Legal Director, care of Aislinn Sheehan at ASheehan@alleycat.org, or by fax at 240-482-1990 with “Legal Writer/Editor” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Hard copies may be mailed to: 7920 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814-2525.
Closing Date: September 15, 2008
Legislative Affairs Counsel/Representative
Alley Cat Allies
Aislinn Sheehan
7920 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 600
Bethesda, MD 20814-2525
Fax: 240-482-1990
ASheehan@alleycat.org
Alley Cat Allies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the killing of cats and leading the movement for their humane care. Based in Bethesda, MD, Alley Cat Allies is supported by 180,000 donors and activists worldwide.
Law & Policy Department:
Join Alley Cat Allies’ Law & Policy Department. The Department works on a wide range of issues, including:
- cruelty to animals;
- lethal animal damage control;
- wildlife and ecosystems;
- government oversight and reform; and
- First Amendment rights of free speech, assembly and association.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct lobby primarily in state legislatures (some federal and local).
- Monitor and analyze pending legislation that may impact stray and feral cats.
- Develop legislative proposals on priority issues.
- Draft legislation.
- Prepare and deliver testimony.
- Reach out to and educate critical legislative associations, e.g., National Conference of State Legislators, National Governors Association, National League of Cities, etc.
- Oversee the drafting and dissemination of ACA legislative alerts to supporters and activists.
- Advise critical local jurisdictions on legislation, including giving guidance on legislative strategy, bill analysis, drafting testimony, and providing policy reports and factsheets.
- 10+ years of experience in state legislative matters; J.D. would be a plus.
- Thorough understanding of state lobbying, appropriations and budget processes.
- Experience in developing and implementing legislative campaigns on a national level.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours and to travel throughout the continental U.S.
- Commitment to Alley Cat Allies’ mission and values.
Salary: Salary determined on experience and education.
Compensation: Alley Cat Allies offers an attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary as well as health, dental, vision, 403(b), and sick and vacation benefits.Submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Wendy M. Anderson, Legal Director, care of Aislinn Sheehan at ASheehan@alleycat.org, or by fax at 240-482-1990 with "Legislative Affairs Counsel/Representative" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Hard copies may be mailed to: 7920 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814-2525.
Closing Date: September 30, 2008
General Counsel
Farm Sanctuary
www.farmsanctuary.org
Jeff Lydon, Executive Director
3100 Aikens Road
P.O. Box 150
Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
jlydon@farmsanctuary.org
Posted On: 07/15/2008
Job Description:
Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farmed animal protection organization, seeks a lawyer for the newly created position of General Counsel.
Farm Sanctuary has two large farmed animal sanctuaries, one in upstate New York and one in northern California. In addition to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected farmed animals, it is involved in an extensive array of groundbreaking educational, legislative, litigation and other advocacy efforts. More information about Farm Sanctuary is available at www.farmsanctuary.org.
General description: The position of General Counsel will oversee and address all legal questions and matters that arise at Farm Sanctuary, including the following areas:
- In-house not-for-profit, human resource, education, real estate, contract, liability, insurance and litigation legal matters;
- Animal sanctuary issues, including custody, adoption and liability concerns;
- Campaign legal issues, including with respect to legislative, ballot initiative, litigation, first amendment, and related matters;
- Monitoring issues and cases for potential legal action;
- Assisting in the development and management of litigation in state and federal courts, whether in-house, or through pro bono or retained attorneys;
- Communicating and negotiating with prosecutors, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations on a variety of legal issues.
This position provides the unique opportunity for a leading role in the farmed animal protection movement. The General Counsel will oversee the organization with respect to all legal matters and work closely with the Board of Directors, President and Executive Director of the organization on both management and strategic matters. He or she will also work with some of the nation’s leading public interest organizations and private lawyers in relation to farmed animal legal matters. The General Counsel will report directly to the Executive Director, and the position will require some amount of time spent in Watkins Glen, New York, although living in Watkins Glen, New York, is not a job requirement.
Qualifications:
J.D. and a preferred minimum of three (3) years legal experience. Candidates must have excellent writing, research and oral advocacy skills. While some background in animal protection is desired, we are primarily interested in someone who is independent, self-starting, resourceful, innovative, hard-working, productive, and who will be a strong and effective advocate for farmed animals as well as a conscientious guardian of the organization’s compliance with any and all legal requirements. The position will require an ability to master legal issues in numerous areas, as well as the ability to understand all aspects of a large, diverse organization.
Compensation: A competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a competitive benefits package.
Contact: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to Jeff Lydon (jlydon@farmsanctuary.org), Executive Director, Farm Sanctuary, 3100 Aikens Road (use P.O. Box 150 for mail service), Watkins Glen, NY 14891. The position will be open until filled, and is available immediately.
Nonprofit General Counsel
Found Animals Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
info@foundanimals.org
Posted On: 06/24/2008
Job Description:
The Found Animals Foundation (FAF) is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation created to address the issue of pet overpopulation in Los Angeles. FAF's mission is to minimize the number of homeless animals euthanized in Los Angeles area shelters by bringing innovative business principles to bear to create cost effective and sustainable programs and services in partnership with municipal and private organizations. Once the business model is proven locally, FAF plans to expand to other US markets. FAF is well funded and ready to undertake a significant ramp up of its programs and operations. FAF provides an exciting startup environment and the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. It is a dynamic organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with mutual respect.
Position Overview:
The General Counsel is responsible for a wide and growing variety of general corporate legal and risk management matters. The general counsel's work includes providing legal advice to the board, senior management and staff regarding all of the foundation's activities including: strategic decisions, compliance requirements, policy advocacy, non-profit transactions, intellectual property, human resources, and other corporate issues. This position reports to the Executive Director. Salary is commensurate with experience. FAF sees this as a contract position with the potential to grow to full time. The position will be based in the Foundation's Los Angeles, California office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
General Corporate
- Act as primary counsel and advise management on all legal issues related to the Foundation's operations including: development and implementation of its business strategy, governance and compliance policies, employment law matters, intellectual property issues, state and federal tax filings, corporate structure and organizing documents, and other issues as needed.
- Conduct research and analysis of specific legal questions and prepare memoranda and opinions setting forth research results, recommendations and conclusions.
- Stay up-to-date on developments in relevant legal areas.
- Provide appropriate legal training to staff.
Exempt Organization
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel on all aspects of nonprofit law relevant for a private operating foundation including: corporate, tax, regulatory, advocacy, unrelated business income, etc.
- Review and structure proposed projects, grants and ongoing programmatic work to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Contracts and Transactions
- Prepare, negotiate, and manage a broad range of programmatic and administrative contracts and transactions related to FAF activities.
Animal Law
- Research and recommend potential policy solutions for animal welfare issues
- Draft "model legislation" to address specific animal welfare solutions
- Lead interactions with policy makers to encourage implementation of policy solutions
The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:
- J.D. with at least five years of experience; member in good standing of state bar
- Demonstrated experience in public interest or exempt organization law
- Business oriented approach to problem solving tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk
- Motivated self starter with great attitude, flexibility, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective solution to address an issue
- Must be creative, detail oriented, and resourceful with excellent follow through skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines within a fast paced and changing environment
- Passionate commitment to the objectives of the organization
- A large law firm background and/or significant in-house experience at a large public charity (such as an advocacy organization or museum) preferred. Knowledge of animal law is a bonus.
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter along with salary history and requirements via email at: info@foundanimals.org. In your cover letter, highlight aspects of your experience that are relevant for this job, including volunteer service, and explain why you are interested in working with this organization.
Environmental and Food Safety Staff Attorney
Center for Food Safety
www.centerforfoodsafety.org
Rebecca Spector
San Francisco, CA,
rspector@icta.org
Posted On: 03/13/2008
Job Description:
The Center for Food Safety is a non-profit, membership organization established to address the impacts of our food production systems on human health, the environment and animal welfare. The organization is a leading advocate working to ensure consumer and environmental protection on a variety of issues including genetic engineering, irradiation, aquaculture and organic food standards.
Position Overview:
The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has an immediate need for a highly qualified staff attorney in its San Francisco, CA office. The attorney will work with California staff and staff attorneys in CFS’s substantive practice areas concerning the regulation of genetically engineered food, the implementation of national organic food standards, and other food safety issues. This work will include litigation and legal advocacy in state and federal courts and in front of state regulatory agencies, and policymaker education.
Responsibilities Include:
Management of Legal Docket - Keep and maintain docket of legal cases to which staff attorney is designated as lead attorney. This shall include maintaining relationships with all plaintiffs or “clients,” communicating with opposing counsel, filing pleadings as necessary, conducting legal research to complete pleadings as necessary, and undertaking all other actions necessary to professionally and ethically represent the CFS in ongoing legal matters.
Actions before Regulatory Agencies and State Legislators - Attend and participate in agency meetings, hearings, and other events concerning agency actions relevant to CFS areas of practice. Other actions include: working with other legal staff and outreach staff to engage the public in all rulemaking procedures germane to CFS topic areas; petitioning state and federal agencies for regulatory changes as necessary; implementing CEQA as necessary; and meeting and educating policymakers on the policy positions of CFS.
Organizational Interactions - Maintain and promote cordial and mutually beneficial relationships with individuals and organizations that are allied, in coalition with, or may work in concert with CFS to achieve its policy goals. This includes attending briefings, strategy meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, and working with local activist organizations working on legal initiatives.
Qualifications: All candidates should possess an excellent academic background, a strong commitment to CFS’s mission, and at least 3 years legal experience. Membership to the California Bar is a prerequisite. Experience in litigation and environmental and food safety advocacy are preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits and work environment.
To Apply: Please send letter of interest, resume, short writing sample, and references to:
Rebecca Spector, rspector@icta.org. No phone calls please.
CFS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Litigation Counsel (Legal and Corporate Affairs)
PETA Foundation to Support Animal Protection
www.peta.jobs
PETA
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA, 23510
Fax: 757-628-0789
jobopenings@fsap.org
Posted On: 10/10/2007
Position Objective:
To assist the senior litigation counsel and the senior regulatory counsel to address all legal questions and matters that arise in those divisions by providing assistance with the development and management of litigation
Term of Employment: Full-time, Salary Level 5 (Exempt)
Reports to: Senior Litigation Counsel
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Monitor issues and cases for potential legal action
- Provide legal support to the caseworkers, researchers, and campaigners
- Assist in the development and management of litigation in state and federal courts
- Communicate with prosecutors, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations on a variety of legal issues
- Research a variety of animal protection and animal rights issues
- Research, interpret, and apply applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, and case law
- Submit letters to prosecutors and other law enforcement personnel to encourage diligent prosecution of cruelty-to-animals cases
Qualifications:
- J.D. degree and a minimum of two years’ experience
- Litigation experience as well as expertise in animal law, administrative law, environmental law, and/or criminal law preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with strict time constraints
- Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision and to resolve most routine and nonroutine situations
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization and the ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues
Regulatory Counsel
PETA Foundation to Support Animal Protection
www.peta.jobs
PETA
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA, 23510
Fax: 757-628-0789
jobopenings@fsap.org
Posted On: 10/10/2007
Position Objective:
To provide legal advice on a wide range of issues that arise from the organization’s work with regard to state and federal agencies as well as PETA’s investigations
Terms of Employment: Full-time, Salary Level 5 (Exempt)
Reports to: Senior Regulatory Counsel
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Research and interpret federal statutes and associated regulations, including the Administrative Procedure Act, the Animal Welfare Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act
- Research and interpret state statutes and associated regulations, including anti-cruelty statutes and open records statutes
- Research and prepare appeals with regard to the federal Freedom of Information Act and state open records statutes
- Prepare comments for federal agencies on proposed rule making and permit applications
- Prepare complaints to local prosecutors and state and federal agencies with regard to PETA investigations
- Submit letters to prosecutors and other law-enforcement personnel to encourage diligent prosecution of cruelty-to-animals cases
- Assist caseworkers throughout the organization with a wide array of legal issues that arise in their cases
- Conduct legal research on a variety of animal protection and animal rights issues, such as standing, the doctrine of judicial review, and First Amendment issues
- Work with the Litigation Division to formulate and develop legal action to further the organization’s objectives
Qualifications:
- J.D. with experience in animals rights law, administrative law, environmental law, and/or criminal law preferred
- Member in good standing of a state bar
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Thorough knowledge of animals rights issues preferred
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with strict time constraints
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization
Corporate Counsel
PETA Foundation to Support Animal Protection
www.peta.jobs
PETA
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA, 23510
Fax: 757-628-0789
jobopenings@fsap.org
Posted On: 10/10/2007
Position Objective:
To provide legal advice on a wide range of corporate, constitutional, administrative, intellectual property, and animal protection issues that arise in the conduct of the organization’s charitable programs
Term of Employment: Full-time
Reports to: General Counsel
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct legal research on corporate issues pertaining to the formation, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of corporations, contracts, intellectual property, real estate, insurance, employment law, and tax exemptions
- Assist in coordinating and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements
- Assist with review of and advice on Internet features, news releases, and other publications
- Conduct legal research on constitutional issues, such as freedom of speech, freedom of association, and defamation
- Conduct legal research on a variety of animal protection and animal rights issues, statutes, and regulations, such as the Animal Welfare Act, the Humane Slaughter Act, cruelty-to-animals statutes, and statutes and regulations governing humane societies and veterinarians
- Draft correspondence, contracts, and applications
- Draft requests under state and federal freedom of information acts
- Provide assistance to other attorneys, as needed
Qualifications:
- J.D. and a minimum of three years’ experience
- Member in good standing of a state bar
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with strict time constraints
- Experience in corporate law, administrative law, constitutional law, animal rights law, and/or criminal law preferred
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization
Senior Attorney, Animal Protection Litigation Section
Humane Society of The United States
2100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20037
Phone: 301-548-7757
Fax: 301-548-7701
HRJobs@humanesociety.org
Posted On: 03/21/2007
Job Description:
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) seeks a Staff Attorney to work with some of the nation’s leading animal and environmental protection lawyers on all aspects of the organization’s animal protection litigation efforts. The Staff attorney will serve as lead and co-counsel in a variety of state and federal court actions, including actions to protect whales, dolphins, manatees and other wildlife, to improve the treatment of performing animals and animals used in research to halt cruel animal fighting and to prevent the systematic mistreatment of animals in factory farms. JD and at least 3 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation. Candidates must have excellent legal writing and research skills. Salary starting mid $40K’s (but is dependent on experience) plus award-winning benefits package. Please submit cover letter and resume to Recruiting at HRJobs@humanesociety.org. This position is located in our Washington, DC office.
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