Staff Attorney

About the role

The Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law and Policy Program (ALPP) is seeking a Staff Attorney to lead the production of both the Animal Law Digest: US Edition (Animal Law Digest), and phase one of a new aquaculture project. The Staff Attorney will conduct legal and policy research, oversee and directly contribute to the production of the Animal Law Digest, and design and adapt the new aquaculture publication to enhance its utility. They will also work on other projects to analyze and improve the treatment of animals through the legal system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of the Animal Law Digest and directly contribute to research and drafting the publication.
• Contribute to new projects to track and analyze federal and state legislation, regulation, and litigation developments and initiatives in the field of animal law and policy.
• Create and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders including other academic institutions, think-tanks, and NGOs, by carrying out research and writing, and participating in meetings and other communications.
• Collaborate with other Harvard initiatives.
• Generate and sustain a portfolio of research, writing, and public engagement activities on legal issues at the intersection of animal, agricultural, food, environmental law and policy, and rights of nature.
• Advising on and coordinating the research activities of research assistants and research fellows.
• Develop and manage ALPP resources.
• Contribute to the development of proposals for new projects.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: JD degree, admission to state bar, at least 3 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience.
• Additional Qualifications and Skills: Superior research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to distill complex information into succinct summaries and meet strict recurring publication deadlines; ability to supervise and mentor more junior attorneys and researchers on joint projects; ability to communicate effectively and exercise judgment and discretion; a high level of commitment to improving the treatment of animals through the legal system; extensive familiarity with a wide range of animal-related federal and state statutes, including environmental and criminal statutes, and knowledge of case law and civil procedure; a collaborative, team-oriented approach with experience managing projects; experience in staff supervision is a plus but not mandatory.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Generous paid time off including parental leave; Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one; Retirement plans with university contributions; Wellbeing and mental health resources; Support for families and caregivers; Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement; Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks.