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Position Objective: To participate in civil and administrative litigation, and provide attorneys at the PETA Foundation with legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues arising from or related to PETA's and the PETA Foundation’s work advocating for animal protection and animal rights issues. Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Assist with all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts—including, as necessary, engaging in legal research, complaint drafting, written discovery, document review, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and oral advocacy—stemming from PETA’s and the PETA Foundation’s work advocating for animal protection and animal rights issues • Participate in amicus efforts and work with others to formulate and develop litigation to further PETA's objectives • Work closely with in-house and outside counsel on active litigation to achieve cost-effective results for PETA and the PETA Foundation • Research, interpret, and...

Position Objective:  To promote the funding and implementation of modern, animal-free research methods at the National Institutes of Health and other government agencies. Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Present the sound scientific case for adoption of the principles of PETA scientists’ Research Modernization Deal to government and government-funded scientists and other decision makers • Draft and obtain the necessary data for letters, factsheets, white papers, reports, government comments, and other types of correspondence  • Attend and/or present at scientific conferences and communicate with scientists on issues surrounding animal research as well as on non-animal research methods • Present complex recommendations and represent the organization in dealings with state and federal agencies, public- and private-sector organizations, international forums, multinational companies, media, and advocacy and special-interest groups • Perform any other duties...