Clerkship, Pro Bono Program (Summer 2027)
Animal Legal Defense Fund
- Location
- Remote (US)
- Type
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $41,600 – $41,600 per year
- Area
- Animal Welfare
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 20, 2026
Last seen in the source feed: Oct 12, 2026.
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This role at a glance
- Pay. About $41,600 a year at the midpoint, more than 3% of the 62 open full-time Animal Welfare roles here that list pay (median about $86,000).
- Competition for attention. 120 open full-time Animal Welfare roles on Remote Impact right now, 27 of them posted in the last week.
- Animal Legal Defense Fund has 11 other open remote roles here: see them all.
Job description
- In this role, you'll conduct legal research and writing on emerging animal law issues to support the organization's mission.
- Research law firms, bar associations, continuing legal education opportunities, and landlord-tenant issues in animal law.
- Investigate legal matters including animal custody disputes, dangerous dog designations, breed restrictions, and tort law.
- Participate in networking and engagement activities across the organization with attorneys and fellow clerks.
- Work independently and remotely while managing varied assignments within the field of animal law.
About Animal Legal Defense Fund
WebsiteThe Animal Legal Defense Fund is an animal law advocacy organisation that aims to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
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Clerkship, Pro Bono Program (Summer 2027)
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