National Taxpayers Union Foundation is seeking a motivated, passionate individual to join our Taxpayer Defense Center (TDC) as an Attorney. The TDC is our public-interest legal program protecting taxpayers’ rights and limiting government overreach, through strategic litigation against unconstitutional burdens on interstate commerce, administrative abuses against taxpayers, and retroactive and discriminatory taxes.

The Attorney will help us win in the court of law and the court of public opinion by researching issues and developments, finding and evaluating potential cases and clients, developing legal arguments and filings, and directing litigation. Activities will include day-to-day first chair of a set of cases, publishing high-impact research, being an issue resource for the media and other audiences, and helping our team problem-solve and succeed.

This is a full-time role. The attorney can work from NTUF’s Washington, DC office or virtually from anywhere in the United States.


Attributes

The following are necessary to be successful in this position:

  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • License to practice law in good standing (or able to obtain in short order)
  • Litigation experience (complaints, motions, discovery/interrogatories)
    • Note: Many of our cases deal with standard litigation issues (standing, jurisdiction, discovery), so tax topic expertise (while welcome!) is not a requirement
  • Interest in cases involving the Commerce Clause, Due Process Clause, Takings Clause, and Excessive Fines Clause is a definitive plus but not required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to the mission of defending taxpayers
  • Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time

Benefits:

  • Salary range of $145,000 to $175,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • Highly flexible work environment. This role is approved for remote work or for in-person (at least two days per week) in our Washington, DC office.
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage, sick and vacation leave, and 401k match.

About National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF):
NTUF provides crucial, impactful research that shows Americans how taxes, government spending, and regulations affect them. By combining policy expertise, outreach know-how, and true non-partisanship, we get results and hold officials accountable at every level of government.
NTUF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the research and educational arm of our 501(c)(4) affiliate National Taxpayers Union.

NTU and NTUF are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter detailing your interest in the Attorney role and the mission of NTUF, along with your salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:

https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].

There is no application deadline 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.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.