Litigation Director

Lead litigation strategy and legal team operations advancing fundamental legal rights for animals through court advocacy and case management.
- Oversee all litigation across strategic pathways including right to liberty, access to justice, and freedom from cruelty; serve as lead counsel and argue cases in court.
- Supervise legal team members, conduct performance reviews, manage budgets and workload, and develop systems for case tracking and document management.
- Collaborate with Communications and Development teams to align public messaging with legal strategy and represent the organization at events and media engagements.
- Requires J.D. from accredited law school, active bar admission, and significant litigation experience including case strategy development and court appearances.
- Animal law experience and budget management skills strongly preferred.

The Nonhuman Rights Project is a legal advocacy organization that works to secure fundamental rights for nonhuman animals through litigation and education.