Attorney - In-House/Litigation

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Attorney - In-House/Litigation (Remote) opportunity with FPC Action Foundation, a high-impact 501(c)3 advocacy organization fighting for maximal individual liberty. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $100,000 - 125,000 per year, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct legal and historical research for current and potential litigation, strategic planning, etc.
- Coordinate with outside counsel, clients, and stakeholders regarding current and potential litigation
- Assess requests for legal assistance and investigate complaints about rights violations
- Conduct intakes and screen client candidates
- Develop and participate in litigation based on the organization's goals in federal and state courts
- Engage in advocacy work to advance individual liberty and the organization's objectives through non-litigation means
- Actively promote the organization's programs and values through written works, videos, public speaking, and other media
- Supervise volunteers, legal fellows, and support staff
- Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner
- Perform other duties and manage projects as assigned

Requirements:

- At least 3-5 years of federal trial litigation experience (or comparable)
- Admission to a state bar and in good standing with no past disciplinary actions
- Excellent writing, argument framing, communication, and organization skills
- Crisp, clear, and direct writing ability, reflecting sound legal analysis
- A team player with high integrity and high competence
- Judicial clerkship experience preferred
- Passion for fighting for liberty and limiting the size and scope of government
- Ability to legally acquire and possess firearms, including handguns
- Ability to travel within the United States as required or directed

Preferences:

- Substantive knowledge of American history, constitutional law, civil liberties, and major related precedents
- Experience with 42 . Section 1983 actions, Bivens actions, or Administrative Procedure Act actions
- Experience with remote work in a distributed team across . time zones

Values and Core Beliefs:

- We operate with integrity according to our Core Beliefs and the Firearms Policy Ethic
- We deliver value by consistently meeting expectations on time
- We take ownership of and responsibility for our decisions, actions, and outcomes
- We communicate—up, down, and across—without needing to be asked
- We overcome challenges and achieve objectives with tenacity and grit
- We learn from failures, mistakes, criticism, feedback, and success

To apply, please submit the following:

- Cover letter explaining why you want to join the team and why you should be hired
- Complete, up-to-date resume
- Representative work products showing your capabilities (public/non-privileged records only)
- At least 3 personal and 3 professional references

Benefits:

- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (99% employer paid)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% to 5% match
- Opportunities for career development and growth while making a difference in the world

*Note: Work location is flexible if approved by the organization. This position may not be based in or performed remotely from Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, or Rhode Island.

Join our team at FPC Action Foundation and help us fight for maximal individual liberty. Apply now!

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Generous paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer HSA contribution, 401(k) retirement savings plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, opportunities for career development and growth.

English

Law degree from a U.S. accredited law school

Candidates should provide a cover letter, complete and up-to-date resume, representative work products, and at least 3 personal and 3 professional references.

Legal