Job with SPCA (requires law degree)

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Associate, West Coast, State Gov Affairs & Pub Policy

 

Job Category: Legal

Type: Full time

Salary: 60 K

Description: Track the introduction and movement of legislation

pertaining to animals in the region;Analyze pending legislation and

assist in the formulation of the ASPCA's position; draft position

statements and legislative alerts;Lobby state legislators/staffers

and other key government officials/policy makers to promote passage

or defeat of bill; assist in strategies to move/defeat bill;

negotiate amendments.Legal research; draft legislation; analysis of

proposed regulations and drafting formal comments; Understanding of

the various state legislative procedures; work to promote and

implement animal welfare policies consistent with organization

philosophy;Work with the media to help publicize legislation/issues

and generate public support; help develop and launch campaigns around

priority legislation/issues.Grassroots advocacy - outreach and broad

base coalition building with local organizations/lobbyists where

appropriate; Respond to public inquiries via telephone, e-mail,

correspondence; monthly reports, administrative matters, including

lobby registration and reports

 

Must be an attorney with the ability to juggle numerous projects,

organized, professional, strong analytical skills, understanding of

the legislative process, well spoken; excellent writing/speaking

skills.

 

 

 

Education: Doctorate (PhD, MD, etc.)

Languages: English

Additional Qualifications: Must have JD, be admitted to the bar in

California and have 2-3 years post law school experience; Experience

in government affairs and with the legislative process and/or

familiarity with the issues. Commitment to animal protection

preferred, but with ability to work within the ASPCA philosophy;

ability to travel to state capitals to lobby.

 

 

 

How to Apply: Forward letters and resumes with salary history to:

 

A S P C A

HR Dept Re: Gov Affairs West

424 E 92nd St, NY, NY 10128

FAX: (212) 876-0014

Email: HR