Experience
3 yrs required
Location
Norfolk, VA, United States
Posted on
Aug 07, 2020
Profile
Counsel, Captive Animal Law Enforcement
The candidate will provide legal advice, assistance, and representation on a wide range of issues that arise from company's work on behalf of captive wildlife, including firm's campaigns, regulatory and law enforcement efforts, policy work, litigation, and investigations. In consultation with the company Foundation and its clients and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by them: 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 company campaigners, caseworkers, researchers, and staff with a wide array of legal issues that arise in their work. Identify opportunities to publicize company'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. Should have J.D. degree and 3 years of legal experience. Must have expertise in animal law, administrative law, environmental law, and/or criminal law. Should be member in good standing of a state bar association. Must have proven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skills.
Company info
Sign Up Now - MiamiCrossing.com
Employer job
90 Day Old Job