Animal Scientist jobs in Austin, TX

Define Your Career: Where Passion Meets Purpose in Animal Advocacy

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If you're driven by ambition, focus, self-reliance, and, crucially, creativity, you've found your match in this position.

At The Animal Law Firm (ALF), we're pioneers in advocating for the underdog, transforming grief into action for pet owners without hope. Your role here transcends a job; it's a commitment to redefining animal rights in the law. Collaborating with our Founder, you'll master cutting-edge legal tactics and persuasive strategies, tackling animal-related cases with a comprehensive approach for groundbreaking results in a traditionally unsympathetic legal system.

Your efforts will be central to ALF's mission to revolutionize the legal standing of animal sentience and their significance to humans, touching lives one case at a time. This position is integral, fueling change and restoring faith for those disillusioned by the legal system's stance on animal-related issues.

Embarking as an associate litigation attorney, your trajectory is set toward advancement. We seek leaders who will grow with ALF to become managing attorneys of a metro area or even an entire state. Our team celebrates and fast-tracks individuals who shine through commitment and success.

We're eager to hear from you if you're ready to invest your talents in a role that extends its value beyond the workday, offering profound personal and global impact. This is an invitation to those fearless in pursuing justice, prepared to contribute to a significant shift in animal rights advocacy. This isn't just a career; it's a mission for those bold enough to make a lasting difference in the world.

Firm Overview

The Animal Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer and believes in fostering diversity in the practice of law and encourages lawyers with diverse backgrounds to apply. The Animal Law Firm is teamwork-focused and committed to having a friendly work environment that maintains a healthy work-life balance.

We work on diverse Animal Law issues, including dog bite defense, pet custody disputes, veterinary malpractice, breeder contract disputes, equine law, and service dog discrimination. We work with horses, sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, snakes, spiders, birds, alligators, and – of course – dogs and cats. Every animal law case is unique, and we pride ourselves on helping our clients by finding creative and novel solutions to their problems.

Firm Mission

At The Animal Law Firm (ALF), we're leading the charge in this emerging field of law, crafting innovative legal arguments to defend the rights of pets and their families. Our mission is to advance a legal system that acknowledges the significance of animal sentience and ensures justice for all family members, furry or otherwise.

● We believe in doing what is right, not just doing what has always been done.

● We believe in standing up, fighting for the underdog, and not shying away from a fight against “Goliath.”

● We believe in forging a new path in the law that recognizes the emotional value of pets to their people, thereby creating a kinder, more compassionate world for everyone.

Join us in shaping a future where animal rights are fully integrated into our legal framework, making a profound difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.

How To Apply

The Animal Law Firm is hiring for a full-time associate litigation attorney position to start immediately. Qualified applicants should send:

• A resume and writing sample to admin@theanimallawfirm.com.
• In the body of your email:
• Tell us why you are uniquely qualified to excel in this position;
• Please describe what you love most about working in the legal profession, and what you loathe;
• Describe how you manage your time, choose priorities, and ensure you meet your deadlines;
• Tell us what else would you like us to know about you;
• Lastly, why us, and why this position, specifically?

Position Overview

● REMOTE But you must live and be licensed in: Texas and be able and willing to drive to courts in whatever state(s) you apply for.

● In-person court appearances are a requirement for this position and you must be willing to drive to court within a 2 hour radius of your home/metropolitan area.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal rights and be independent, self-sufficient, and confident in managing their own case load.

Specific tasks include (but are not limited to):

● Handle potential new client intake and consultations;

● Effectively manage a full-time client caseload;

● Draft and file pleadings, motions/responses, demand letters, and other legal writings;

● Appear in court and represent clients at all court levels, sometimes including federal courts;

● Be able to drive to courts in a 2-hour radius from your home/metropolitan area for court appearances;

● Represent clients in criminal and civil matters;

● Represent clients in mediation, depositions, and settlement/plea negotiations;

● Daily communication with ALF team members;

● Regular and timely communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff;

● Bill your time for client matters in 6-minute increments and enter daily;

● Meet firm goals for weekly billing;

● Manage and maintain your own calendar and appointment setting;

● Utilize firm systems to ensure that cases are up-to-date and complete every week;

● Creatively apply existing legal theories to animal-related fact patterns.

Qualifications

● Licensed to practice law (and in good standing) in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and/or New York (multistate licensure is a plus);

● Have excellent legal research and writing skills;

● 1-5 years of experience (those with civil rights advocacy, criminal defense, or other litigation experience are encouraged to apply);

● Strong communication skills in a remote environment;

● Strong attention to detail and the ability to succinctly document cases;

● Independent self-starter with the ability to manage your organization and time effectively, ensuring that work is completed ahead of schedule;

● Must have excellent technology skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe, Google platforms, Clio, and WhatsApp;

● Ability to work remotely from home with little oversight and meet deadlines;

o You are required to have a functioning computer, printer/scanner, Internet access, and a smartphone to apply for this position;

● Ability to drive to courthouses around the state(s) (within 2 hour radius from your home);

● Ability to think creatively and apply the law creatively to novel situations.

Benefits and Perks

● Remote work (except court appearances);

● Two weeks paid vacation upon start;

● Paid sick time upon start;

● Health, dental, and/or vision insurance (after 90 days with ALF);

● 401(k) plan participation (after 12 months with ALF);

● Alternating 4-day work weeks (after 12 months with ALF);

● Paid CLEs;

● Bar Association membership (renewals);

● Law license renewals;

● Mentorship and growth opportunities within ALF.

Salary Range

● Starting salary is dependent on experience, but the minimum starting salary is $70,000-$105,000 depending on experience.

o Salary and paid vacation time will be increased upon satisfactorily meeting or exceeding minimum job requirements as assessed through monthly, quarterly, and or/yearly performance reviews.

Please note that we receive hundreds of applications for every role we open, so we are not able to respond to every email or take phone calls. We will schedule a Google Meets interview with you as soon as possible if we think you’re a great fit for this role.exas

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person