About Liberty Justice Center

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 join our team of lawyers who fight to advance liberty and protect constitutional rights. This is an exceptional opportunity to litigate precedent-setting cases nationwide and to contribute meaningfully to the defense of constitutional freedoms.

This full-time position can be based virtually anywhere in the US. Title (Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel) and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

For Attorneys with 1-4 years of litigation experience:

Staff Attorneys are developing litigators who:

  • Conduct rigorous legal research and analysis on cutting-edge constitutional and administrative law issues.
  • Draft persuasive complaints, motions, and appellate briefs; assist with discovery, evidentiary hearings, and oral advocacy preparation.
  • Participate in all facets of litigation under the supervision of a Senior Attorney, with progressive responsibility for case tasks and client communications.
  • Help identify and develop new case ideas and litigation opportunities aligned with LJC’s mission.
  • Collaborate closely in a highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment; provide and receive constructive feedback to elevate work product.

For Attorneys with 5+ years of litigation experience:

Senior Counsel are entrepreneurial litigators who:

  • Identify and develop high-impact cases, often on accelerated timelines.
  • Manage a robust, leanly staffed and active docket from ideation through appeal, including client development, research, drafting, motion practice, discovery, oral advocacy, and appellate briefing.
  • Provide strategic insight and mentorship within a highly collaborative team environment.
  • Serve as organizational spokespersons as appropriate, including thought leadership and media engagement.

Performance Expectations

For Staff Attorney level:

  • Support launches of high-impact cases and maintain a robust portfolio of work.
  • Meet deadlines and advance cases through key milestones (pleadings, preliminary injunctions, dispositive motions, appeals).
  • Produce high-quality written work that is clear, concise, accurate, and compelling to both courts and lay audiences.

For Senior Counsel level:

  • Maintain a strong, active portfolio of high-impact matters across jurisdictions.
  • Consistently advance matters through key litigation milestones (complaints, preliminary injunctions, dispositive motions, appeals).
  • Proactively identify and seize litigation opportunities aligned with LJC’s mission, including recruiting clients.
  • Produce persuasive briefs and filings of the highest caliber, on deadline.
  • Publish op-eds, essays, and analyses (including on platforms such as Substack) to amplify case work and ideas.
  • Participate in media interviews and podcasts; write op-eds; deliver public talks and CLEs as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with communications staff to translate complex legal issues for lay audiences and stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic record.
  • For Staff Attorney level:
    • 1–4 years of litigation experience (clerkship experience counts); federal court experience preferred; appellate exposure is a plus.
  • For Senior Counsel level:
    • 5–10 years of litigation experience, including significant federal court practice; appellate experience strongly preferred.
    • 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.

Bar Admission and Location Requirements

  • 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.
  • California Bar admission strongly preferred.
  • Although the role is remote, you must reside within close proximity to a major U.S. airport to support occasional travel.

Compensation and Benefits

  • 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%).

How to Apply

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

  • Cover letter including:
    • An explanation of your alignment with LJC’s mission and litigation philosophy, including why our work resonates with you.
    • Salary requirements.
  • Resume
  • Two professional references (will not be contacted without notice)
  • Optional but welcome: A brief description of your experience with thought leadership, public speaking, or policy advocacy.

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at 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.