Senior Litigation Counsel

Senior Litigation Counsel

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Job Duties:

• Initiate and litigate cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies defending individual and constitutional rights.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, and legal opinions on matters involving the First Amendment, open government, and civil rights.
• Provide legal support for the organization’s public policy and outreach initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with allied legal organizations and attorneys.
• Represent the organization through public speaking, media appearances, and written commentary.
• Collaborate with internal teams to advance strategic litigation and reform objectives.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (willingness to obtain admission in additional states as needed).
• Minimum of five years of substantive litigation experience, including significant courtroom and writing experience.
• Proven experience designing, managing, and executing a litigation program or overseeing complex multi-case dockets.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and a demonstrated entrepreneurial work ethic.
• Commitment to principles of liberty, limited government, and individual rights.

Seniority level:
Director

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Legal

Industry: Political Organizations

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Inferred benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k).