Animal Welfare
Full-time
Legal Intern, Program for Animals
Mercy for Animals
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Compensation
Up to $41600
Mission
What you will drive
- In this role, you'll support farmed animal protection law and assist on high-impact campaigns, litigation, and policy projects while gaining diverse legal advocacy experience.
- Research and analyze federal, state, and local laws to inform legal strategy and advocacy.
- Draft memoranda and legal documents supporting the organisation's animal protection work.
- Review evidence including undercover footage to support campaigns and litigation efforts.
- Assist with administrative tasks and corporate governance related to nonprofit compliance and legal matters.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- In this role, you'll support farmed animal protection law and assist on high-impact campaigns, litigation, and policy projects while gaining diverse legal advocacy experience.
- Research and analyze federal, state, and local laws to inform legal strategy and advocacy.
- Draft memoranda and legal documents supporting the organisation's animal protection work.
- Review evidence including undercover footage to support campaigns and litigation efforts.
- Assist with administrative tasks and corporate governance related to nonprofit compliance and legal matters.
About
Inside Mercy for Animals
Mercy for Animals is an animal advocacy nonprofit aiming to prevent cruelty to farmed animals.