Attorney - In-House/Litigation

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Attorney - In-House/Litigation (Las Vegas-area): Join the team at FPC Action Foundation and fight for maximal human liberty and individual rights as an attorney with 3-5+ years of federal trial litigation experience. This is not just another corporate gig, it's a mission and a calling to fight tyranny and create a better world for future generations.

Organization: FPC Action Foundation
Role: Attorney - In-House/Litigation
Reports to: General Counsel / Vice President
Location: Las Vegas, NV (in-office with some telecommute possible)
Compensation: Starting at $100,000 - 125,000 per year, DOE
Type: Full-Time; Exempt

What we're looking for:

- A genuinely excellent human being who lives our values and loves our mission
- A high-drive attorney with 3-5 or more years of federal trial litigation (or comparable) experience
- Someone who cares more about the case and the work than about being first chair
- A team player with high integrity and high competence
- Crisp, clear, and direct writing ability, reflecting sound legal analysis
- A tenacious, resourceful, highly competitive spirit that hates to lose more than they like to win
- A self-disciplined researcher and fast learner
- A good attitude and a willingness to adapt, take on challenges, learn, and grow
- Excellent writing, argument framing, communication, and organization skills
- Judicial clerkship experience preferred
- Someone with a good sense of humor that we enjoy working with and that enjoys working with us as part of a team

What you'll do:

- Conduct legal and historical research relating to current and potential litigation
- Coordinate with outside counsel, clients, and other stakeholders regarding current and potential litigation
- Assess requests for legal assistance and investigate complaints about rights violations
- Conduct intakes and client candidate screening
- Develop, conduct, and participate in litigation
- Engage in advocacy work to advance individual liberty and the Organization's objectives
- Actively promote the Organization's programs and values
- Help supervise volunteers, legal fellows, and support staff
- Represent the Organization in a positive, professional manner
- Perform other duties and manage projects as assigned

Who we are:

- FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) is a high-impact 501(c)3 advocacy organization
- We have an important purpose, clear mission, strong values, and transparent core beliefs
- We operate FPC Law (), the nation's preeminent public interest legal program focused on the right to keep and bear arms

How to apply:

Candidates should provide:

- A cover letter explaining why you want to join our team and why we should hire you
- A complete, up-to-date resume
- Representative work products showing your capabilities
- At least 3 personal and 3 professional references

Benefits:

- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer HSA contribution
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Opportunities to develop skills and further your career while working to change the course of history

Preferences:

- A good sense of humor
- Judicial clerkship experience
- 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

Requirements:

- Be at least 21 years old and legally eligible to work in the .
- Have alignment with and support for FPCAF's purpose, core beliefs, current mission, and brand
- Have a law degree from a . accredited law school and admission to a state bar
- Have at least 3 years of federal civil litigation experience
- Have the ability to contribute to developing high-impact strategy
- Have the ability to litigate collaboratively and exercise good judgment under stressful situations
- Have the ability to write legal and other documents clearly, accurately, and concisely
- Have a passion for fighting for liberty and limiting the size and scope of government
- Have a positive, team-first attitude, high drive, and commitment to meeting goals on time
- Have exceptional organization and follow-through
- Have emotional maturity and the ability to successfully work with strong personalities
- Be proficient in Apple computers, software, legal research tools, case management software, and collaboration/communication tools
- Have the ability to legally acquire and possess firearms
- Have a valid driver's license with no more than one (1) chargeable moving violation or accidents within the last three (3) years

Our Core Beliefs:

- Natural rights are not granted by governments or majority consensus
- Natural rights include but are not limited to the rights to self-defense, free speech, and private property
- How a government regulates the right to keep and bear arms is indicative of how they handle other natural rights
- Well-armed people make tyranny at scale more costly
- Liberty is correlated with access to innovation and technology
- It is immoral to use force to take the life, liberty, or property of others
- We must eliminate coercion and immoral laws to fulfill our purpose

Our Values:

- 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 and responsibility for our decisions and actions
- We communicate without needing to be asked
- We overcome challenges and achieve objectives with tenacity and grit
- We learn from failures, mistakes, criticism, and success

FPC Action Foundation is an equal opportunity employer

Not specified

Paid time off, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, employer HSA contribution, 401(k) retirement savings plan, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, opportunities for professional development

Fluent in English

Law degree from a U.S. accredited law school

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, work samples, and references through the provided application form.

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