Attorney in Arlington, VA

Public Interest

Arlington, VA

Attorney in Arlington, VA

Attorney

Max 2 yrs required

No

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Position: Litigation Fellow
Location: Arlington, VA
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 0-2 years

Overview:
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a leading public-interest law firm in the areas of economic liberty, free speech, private property rights, and educational choice.
- Seeking passionate and entrepreneurial attorneys to join as Litigation Fellows in August 2025.
- Fellows work on cutting-edge constitutional cases, fight against government abuses, and champion individual rights.
- This Fellowship is IJ's preferred path for recent graduates or post-clerkship candidates with less than two years of experience.
- Upon completion, Fellows are considered for permanent employment.

Requirements:
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Passion for creating real-world impact and pushing the envelope in strategizing for challenging cases
- Strong background in constitutional law and interest in IJ's mission
- Judicial clerkship experience (preferred)

Responsibilities:
- Work with IJ attorneys on case teams
- Participate in all stages of litigation
- Work directly with clients
- Opportunities for media writing and appearances, public speaking, grassroots activism, and direct advocacy
- Mentorship opportunities, expert media training, and supportive and collegial work culture

Compensation and Benefits:
- Annual salary of $110K
- Flexible work schedules and remote work options
- Renovated and expanded office with state-of-the-art amenities
- Equal opportunity employer

Application Process:
- Submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample
- Writing sample should demonstrate legal analysis and be no more than 10 pages
- Fellowship runs from August 2025 to August 2027
- If interested but availability falls outside that timeframe, specify in cover letter

Culture and Values:
- Collaborative, intellectual, and fun culture
- Shared commitment to mission and individual clients
- Value employees with sharp legal creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and can-do attitude
- Celebrate wins and recover quickly from setbacks

Diversity and Inclusion:
- IJ values a diverse workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds
- Women and people of color are encouraged to apply
- Past experience not required to align perfectly with all qualifications

To learn more:
- Visit the Working at IJ page on the organization's website
- No phone calls please.