Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will lead research and drafting for the Animal Law Digest and an aquaculture publication. You will analyze legal developments, build stakeholder partnerships, manage research and public-engagement activities, coordinate research assistants and fellows, manage resources, and help develop proposals for new projects.
Requirements
- JD degree
- Admission to a state bar
- At least three years of relevant post-graduate professional experience
- Research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to summarize complex information and meet recurring publication deadlines
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior attorneys and researchers
- Familiarity with animal-related federal and state statutes, case law, and civil procedure
- Project management experience
- Commitment to improving the treatment of animals through the legal system
Responsibilities
- Oversee production of the Animal Law Digest and contribute research and drafting
- Track and analyze federal and state legislation, regulation, and litigation developments
- Build stakeholder partnerships through research, writing, meetings, and communications
- Collaborate with Harvard initiatives
- Generate research, writing, and public-engagement activities on animal, agricultural, food, and environmental law and policy
- Advise and coordinate research assistants and research fellows
- Develop and manage program resources
- Contribute to proposals for new projects
Benefits
- Paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks