Fellow

Core responsibilities:

• Develop resources and execute strategic legislative activities to advance priority animal protection legislation
• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned projects including outreach, research, and writing
• Provide in-house expertise on legislation including tracking and analysis
• Coordinate with Communications and other departments to draft, proof, and edit content on legislation

This role advances animal protection legislation at local, state, and federal levels, furthering the organization's mission to protect animals through the legal system and creating positive change for animal welfare.

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree with excellent law school performance
• Admission (anticipated or granted) to practice law in at least one state
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Commitment to the mission of the Animal Legal Defense Fund
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Full-time remote work position with home office setup. This is a bargaining unit position with an approximately two-year fellowship term beginning Spring 2026. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, with offices and events free of animal products.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund's mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system by filing lawsuits, providing legal assistance, supporting legislation, and advancing the field of animal law.