Counsel Captive Animal Law Enforcement

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Counsel, Captive Animal Law Enforcement
The candidate will develop, implement, and revise legal, regulatory, policy, legislative, and media strategies relating to captive wildlife. Research, interpret, and apply local, state and federal statutes, regulations, and case law. Lead efforts to convince local authorities to reject animal acts and other forms of animal exploitation. Prepare complaints and enforcement requests to prosecutors and government agencies. Assist in the development and management of litigation related to captive wildlife. Develop and maintain relationships with exotic animal experts and consultants. Prepare petitions for rulemaking and comments to agencies on proposed rulemaking and permit applications. Communicate with government agencies, law enforcement officials, and nonprofit organizations in furtherance of the listed responsibilities and duties. Assist the firm campaigners, caseworkers, researchers, and staff with a wide array of legal issues that arise in their work. Identify opportunities to publicize the firm's work related to captive wildlife. Represent clients to the public and local and national media outlets as authorized. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor. J.D. degree and a minimum of 3+ years of post-law school legal experience is required. Expertise in animal law, administrative law, environmental law, and/or criminal law is required. Member in good standing of a State Bar association is required.

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