Overview
This role involves leading and litigating cutting-edge public interest cases across the United States, focusing on protecting individual liberty and property rights. The position requires an entrepreneurial mindset, significant litigation experience, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team. The successful candidate will also mentor other attorneys to elevate their public-interest litigation skills.
Practice Areas
- Property Rights: Defending the constitutional right to own, enjoy, and productively use property as a foundation of personal security and liberty.
- Equality and Opportunity: Challenging government policies that undermine equal freedom and opportunity, including discrimination based on race, sex, or group entitlement.
- Separation of Powers: Fighting against the overreach of regulatory agencies and restoring the constitutional balance among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- Environment and Natural Resources: Protecting the freedom to use public and private land productively by upholding constitutional limits on government power and promoting innovation.
Responsibilities
- Litigate strategic lawsuits challenging unconstitutional laws, regulations, and policies that threaten individual rights.
- Develop and manage high-impact cases from initial complaint through all appellate levels, including the Supreme Court.
- Advocate for constitutional principles by engaging with journalists, the public, allied organizations, trade groups, and academics.
- Mentor and lead other attorneys to enhance their litigation capabilities.
Requirements
- Significant experience in litigation, preferably with a focus on public interest or constitutional law.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Confidence and initiative to develop and pursue high-impact cases.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Employer-paid retirement savings plan.
- Generous paid leave and flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
- Opportunities for internal advancement.
- Flexible work environment with options to work from offices located in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; or remotely.
Location
- Offices located in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
- Approximately half of the staff work remotely nationwide.
- Candidates may work physically in any office or request to work virtually.
Application Process
- Submit a resume or CV detailing relevant litigation experience and involvement in the liberty movement.
- Provide responses explaining why this organization is the right fit.
Note: This posting is not currently an active job opening but is part of preparations for rapid organizational growth. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly if a potential fit is identified.