Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
The candidate will be reporting to the Institute's Litigation Director and Senior Staff Attorneys, will contribute to the Institute's litigation program by, among other things, conceiving of and developing new cases, researching legal and factual questions, drafting research memos, working with clients and witnesses, drafting and editing legal briefs, and presenting oral argument. Will also contribute to the Institute's strategic planning, support the Institute's research and public education programs, speak on behalf of the Institute to professional and academic audiences, and represent the Institute in the media. Help conceive of and develop the Institute's litigation docket, including by identifying cases and issues that warrant the Institute's attention, researching legal and factual questions, drafting research memos, working with clients and witnesses, drafting legal papers, and presenting oral argument. Help set the Institute's strategic direction, including by helping the Institute's staff determine the Institute's substantive priorities and design and implementing the Institute's research and public education programs. Speak on behalf of the Institute to professional and academic audiences; write in a variety of formats (including in blog posts, op-eds, and white papers) for both legal and non-legal audiences about issues relating to the Institute's work; and represent the Institute in the media. Supervise legal fellows and interns. Cultivate and manage relationships with the Institute's partners inside and outside the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. community. Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and speaking engagements. Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned. Must have significant litigation experience, preferably in cases seeking to vindicate civil rights or civil liberties. Must also have the judgment, energy, initiative, creativity, flexibility, and passion required to work effectively both individually and as part of a team. Must have a J.D. or equivalent, be admitted to the New York bar (or be in a position to gain admission to the New York bar quickly), and have 3-7 years of relevant experience as a lawyer. Should have excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent analytical skills; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as well as to supervise other lawyers. Experience litigating cases involving the freedoms of speech and the press, government transparency, or new technology is preferred.


Closing date: August 23 2020 Eastern Daylight Time.

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