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Consider joining us in the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Our students attend either full- or part-time, on-campus or by distance. Many are experienced professionals. We provide an excellent value and an exceptional opportunity. Vist our website at law.uark.edu/llm or email us at LLM@uark.edu.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

AMS Compliance & Enforcement Agricultural Marketing Specialist Position

Compliance and Enforcement Specialists assess and conduct compliance investigations of alleged complaints, trade practices, and violations of the organic regulations for the NOP Compliance and Enforcement Division. Applicants may qualify at the GS-12 or 

GS-13 level. Compliance and Enforcement Specialists are based in Washington D.C., 
with occasional travel required (domestic and international). Only apply if you live in the commuting area or are willing to move to D.C. Relocation will be paid. 

Announcement: DE-10973601-20-NO

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Monday, November 30, 2020

Staff Attorney (Factory Farm Ban Campaign) -- Food & Water Watch

Food & Water Action is working to create a healthy future for all people and generations to come—a world where everyone has food they can trust, clean drinking water and a livable climate.

A Staff Attorney is expected to manage a broad range of responsibilities, requiring an equally wide range of skills. Among the tasks to be performed are: (1) developing and implementing legal strategies, including litigation, to support Food & Water Watch (FWW) campaigns; (2); engaging in regulatory processes; (3) reviewing and drafting federal and state policies, including legislation; (4) working closely with our legislative, research, communications, outreach and field staff to further our legal and campaign goals.

A Staff Attorney must (1) have the ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to rapidly changing events and circumstances; (2) have the ability to work well with a wide variety of people and to coordinate diverse tasks; (3) be comfortable presenting aggressive viewpoints to a mix of audiences; (4) present technical concepts to a mass audience; (5) have a can-do attitude and commitment to public interest work; (6) work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks at once, and adapt to changing situations on a daily basis; and (7) have a high level of independent judgment. This position will focus on issues related to factory farming and industrial agriculture.

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Senior Policy Associate – Health Retail Campaigns (Center for Science In the Public Interest)

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is the leading, independent authority on food and nutrition. Recognizing that consumers can only eat healthfully when healthy options are available, we work to improve the places where people buy and eat food.

The Senior Policy Associate advocates for improved food and nutrition policies with local, state, and federal policy makers; encourages food companies to improve their products and practices; and engages organizations, health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in supporting food and nutrition policies. This work will engage and support historically under-resourced communities that experience health disparities and are disproportionately targeted by the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages. This position reports to the Advocacy Director, and is available either in CSPI’s Washington, DC office or remotely.

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Saturday, November 21, 2020

Analyst II, Global Ethics -- Walmart

(Bentonville, AR), Recent Graduates – Analyst II, Global Ethics – Walmart (Bentonville) -- As an Analyst II, Global Ethics-Intake you will… 1. Review and assess claims and concerns that come in through our Global Ethics helpline, email, and website; 2. Utilize proactive thinking and research to provide consistent guidance and advice to our clients.; 3. Implement compliance and ethics programs and review to capture industry best practices.; 4.  Conduct detailed analysis of identified compliance mandates/changes/concerns and lead or provide direction with the implementation of resolutions for production problems/questions.; 5. Conduct research and analyze data to determine trends or areas of opportunity.; 6. Support project requests from Counsel, Compliance and Ethics Managers and others as needed.

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Attorney Advisor at the USDA

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia.

The incumbent serves as an attorney providing legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws, as well as oral and written opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs and legal support of all USDA programs and litigation, and performs other legal services as assigned.

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Food and Drug Associate Attorney

Keller and Heckman LLP, an international law firm with an established administrative law practice, is seeking a talented junior level associate attorney with 2 - 4 years of experience to join its growing Food and Drug regulatory practice in its Washington, D.C. Office.  Work will include advising clients on food, food additive, food labeling, food packaging, and food safety matters, establishing appropriate regulatory status for various ingredients, and other FDA and USDA regulatory matters. 

Friday, November 20, 2020

Attorney, Agricultural Labor Relations Board, State of California

Attorney, Agricultural Labor Relations Board, State of California, located in Tulare, CA. Under general supervision of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) General Counsel and under the direct supervision of the Regional Director, the incumbent will prosecute violations of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act. This position is heavily concentrated around legal research and writing in support of prosecuting unfair labor practices; interviewing parties and witnesses concerning alleged unfair labor practices at their work sites or homes. 

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Senior Staff Attorney - Farm Sanctuary

Senior Staff Attorney at Farm Sanctuary.  Remote position in Washington, DC or New York, NY.  The Senior Staff Attorney provides legal advice and support related to the operation of Farm Sanctuary’s New York and California facilities and the organization’s efforts to transition agriculture to a just and sustainable system. The position reports to the General Counsel.