Job Summary
Reporting to and working closely with the Vice President of Litigation, the Counsel is responsible for identifying amicus opportunities in the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts, strategizing regarding CAL’s position on amicus briefs, drafting amicus briefs, and coordinating the filing of amicus briefs. In addition, the Counsel will be called upon to support CAL’s litigation efforts at all stages, including intake of new cases; legal research; drafting demand letters, complaints, motions, and other litigation documents; reviewing documents produced in discovery; and drafting appellate documents. Top applicants will have judicial clerkship experience, superior writing skills, and litigation experience.
The Counsel can work from a virtual office anywhere in the US. The Counsel is a full-time, permanent position.
Job Duties
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify amicus opportunities in the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts
- Draft amicus briefs and coordinate filing
- Intake of new potential cases
- 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
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
- The ideal candidate will have federal judicial clerkship experience, exceptional analytic and writing ability, and experience litigating First Amendment and constitutional cases
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:
https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: 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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