Associate Attorney, Richman Law & Policy

About Our Organization: Richman Law & Policy (RLP) is a collective of lawyers and advocates specializing in socially conscious impact litigation.

The firm focuses on public-interest class actions, non-profit representation, and civil rights litigation.

We dedicate ourselves to serving the greater good by holding large corporations accountable for actions that can harm the public, animals, and the environment. The driving force behind our public-interest practice is creating innovative and effective ways to influence public policy and the marketplace. Much of the work we do aims to fill the gaps in the current regulatory environment that negatively impact public health, transparency and safety in the food system, animal welfare, and corporate marketing and labeling practices. We work closely with consumers and leading non-profit organizations.

For more information visit our website at: http://richmanlawpolicy.com/.

About the Position: The Associate and Animal Welfare Legal Fellow will work as a full-time associate with Richman Law & Policy within the firm’s animal welfare practice group. The Associate will work primarily on litigation concerning false and deceptive marketing of animal products, with a particular focus on the inhumane practices of factory farms.

Responsibilities: The Associate will play an active role on cases in the firm’s animal welfare practice, including:

• Investigation and case development;
• Drafting and preparing motions and briefs;
• Participation in hearings, conferences, and depositions;
• Interfacing with clients and providing guidance throughout the litigation process.
• Because we are a small firm, the Associate will be involved in all stages of a case’s lifecycle and will be given meaningful, challenging work from day one. This is an excellent opportunity for a young lawyer to dive right into public interest litigation.

Qualifications:

• Law school graduate with JD;
• 1-3 years of experience in federal civil litigation;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent writing and research skills;
• Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines;
• Experience with Excel and other forms of databases.
• The ideal candidate is passionate about improving animal welfare and strongly interested in public interest work.

RLP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity among its staff and fostering a healthy and supportive workplace.

Start Date: Summer 2022 (negotiable)

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000