You: An entrepreneurial freedom fighter with civil rights litigation experience and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law. You’re eager to find and win cutting-edge civil rights cases nationwide and ready to become a national voice for equality before the law and economic liberty.

Them: Bureaucrats, city councils, mayors, governors, and federal agencies stripping Americans of their rights every day. There’s a lot of government discrimination out there, and it’s backed by seemingly endless resources. But fortunately, like all lumbering giants, abusive government is most vulnerable when countered by individuals who act strategically and nimbly, take calculated risks, have each other’s backs, and are confident in, and passionate for, the cause—the very sort of swashbucklers we employ in spades here at PLF.

Us: We fight back. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nation’s first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. PLF has an unmatched record in the United States Supreme Court, with 18 victories out of 21 cases litigated at the Court. We have nearly 200 active cases across the nation.

We are a next-generation public interest law firm. What does “next-generation” mean for a legal nonprofit? It means we aren’t interested in doing the same thing as everyone else. We aspire to be the best player in a constantly changing game.

Here’s what you get to do in this role:

You will generate and lead high-profile cases in PLF’s Equality and Opportunity Program, which advances equality of liberty by eliminating government discrimination and government-created barriers to economic opportunity.

Our cases challenge racial classifications and racial balancing in education, contracting, public programs, and government institutions. We also challenge laws that block qualified people from earning a living, competing, and serving willing customers. These include protectionist licensing rules, competitor vetoes, compelled subsidies, certificate-of-need laws, and barriers facing healthcare providers.

Getting down to brass tacks, your specific job duties will likely include:

  • Litigate for liberty: Identify, lead, and win strategic lawsuits against government discrimination and barriers to opportunity, and build cases that could become the next important Supreme Court case enforcing the Fourteenth Amendment.
  • Advocate in the court of public opinion: Give speeches, appear in the media, write op-eds, and engage journalists, the public, allied organizations, trade groups, and academics to advance our cases and become a national leader on equality and opportunity.

This role is ideal for someone with 3–7 years of relevant litigation experience. You’ll bring a proven track record of successful litigation, strong legal writing skills, and outstanding interpersonal communication abilities. A deep knowledge of and passion for the principles of freedom and individual liberty is essential.

We are currently hoping to hire two attorneys for this position. We also anticipate additional openings on this team, including a more senior position, and welcome interest from more experienced attorneys.

General Information:

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.

As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although approximately half of the staff work from home offices across the country. You can work physically in any of our offices or request to work virtually.

Salary Range and Benefits:

This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary range of $115,000–$135,000, commensurate with experience. Exceptions may be considered for exceptional candidates. PLF offers a total compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a generous 403(b) company contribution; life and disability insurance; paid leave and wellness leave; and 3 weeks of paid time off. Salary and benefits details will be discussed with finalist candidates.

To Apply:

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

  • Resume
  • A cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants
  • A legal writing sample

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

Questions can be directed to Savannah Murphy, Project Manager, who is managing the search process: [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.

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