Virtual

Job Summary: Reporting to and working closely with the Vice President of Litigation, the Attorney is responsible for supporting litigation and amicus efforts at all stages, including intake of new cases; counseling clients; legal research; drafting demand letters, complaints, motions, and other litigation documents; reviewing documents produced in discovery; and drafting appellate documents and amicus briefs. Top applicants will have judicial clerkship experience, superior writing skills, and litigation experience.

The Attorney can work from a virtual office anywhere in the US. The Center also has a Vero Beach, FL office should the Attorney wish to work in-office. The Attorney is a full-time, permanent position.

Job Duties: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Intake of new potential cases
• Manage relationships and communication with clients
• Professionally handle confidential information
• Research novel areas of law
• Develop legal strategies that advance clients’ interests
• Engage in all aspects of discovery, from written discovery requests to depositions
• Draft, edit, and review litigation documents, including trial court motions and appeals
• Oral argument on motions and appeals
• Draft amicus briefs and coordinate filing

Requirements

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
• Active law license in any U.S. state in good standing
• 1+ years of litigation experience preferred, but we will also consider clerkship experience
• Endorses and is motivated by CAL’s mission
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with an ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work hard and desire to produce superior work
• Creative and quick thinking
• Exceptional analytical and writing ability
• Federal judicial clerkship experience preferred but not required
• Experience litigating First Amendment and constitutional cases preferred but not required

Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. CAL offers a generous benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement (depending on the employee’s individual circumstances) of health and dental insurance premiums and a 401(k) with a 3% match.

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

• Cover letter including:
  • An explanation of why you want to work for CAL
  • An explanation of why you are a good fit for this role
  • Salary requirements
• Resume
• Two writing samples (preferably briefs or memos) that you’ve drafted personally

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link.

Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of Talent Market, who is managing the search process: claire@talentmarket.org.

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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