Educational Freedom Attorney

Overview

Liberty Justice Center (LJC) is a national, nonprofit, public-interest law firm that defends constitutional rights and expands individual liberty through strategic, high-impact litigation. We challenge unlawful government action, overreach, and censorship; defend free speech and association; promote educational freedom and economic liberty; and hold public officials accountable in courts across the country. Our track record includes groundbreaking victories that change law and policy nationwide, with cases regularly covered by major media and cited by courts.

LJC operates with a lean, entrepreneurial model: we move fast, choose cases that matter, and litigate creatively to set precedent and secure lasting freedom for individuals and businesses. We pair courtroom advocacy with thought leadership to shape public understanding of constitutional principles.

We are seeking an attorney to develop and litigate cases to advance school choice and educational freedom nationwide. Applicants should be passionate about educational freedom, knowledgeable about policies that advance educational freedom and related constitutional issues, and familiar with the movement to advance educational freedom. More about our work in this area can be found here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Developing and maintaining contacts throughout the educational freedom movement through attendance at conferences, participation in conference calls, and other opportunities to connect with like-minded organizations, potential litigation partners, and potential clients.
• Identifying opportunities to advance educational freedom through litigation promptly as they arise.
• Litigating cases to advance educational freedom together with other attorneys on the Liberty Justice Center’s team.
• Acting as a spokesperson for the Liberty Justice Center with respect to education-related issues, through writing, speaking, and media opportunities.
• Assisting in preparation of marketing material to promote Liberty Justice Center’s work to advance educational freedom.
• Communicating with donors about Liberty Justice Center’s work to advance educational freedom.

• D. from an accredited law school; strong academic record.
• At least ten years of litigation experience. Candidates with less litigation experience may be considered if they have a strong history of involvement in educational freedom issues.
• Demonstrated capacity to independently manage complex cases and drive matters forward.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and high standards.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and editing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to LJC’s mission and an entrepreneurial, impact-litigation mindset.

• Must reside in and be admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; your state of residence must match an active bar admission or be allowed under the rules of practice where you reside.
• Although the role is remote, you must reside within close proximity to a major U.S. airport to support occasional travel.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Fully remote role with occasional required travel (up to ~30%).

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) inone

PDF document:

• An explanation of your alignment with LJC’s mission and litigation philosophy, including why our work resonates with you.

Questions can be directed to Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search:
Savannah.

There is no Final date to receive applications for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.