Litigation Attorney
Company: Institute for Justice
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
The Institute for Justice, the national law firm for liberty, is
the country's leading public-interest law firm in the areas of
economic liberty, free speech, private property rights, and
educational choice. Our attorneys work on cutting-edge
constitutional cases, fight to end government abuses in key areas
such as civil forfeiture and qualified immunity, and champion
individual rights.We are currently looking for experienced and
entrepreneurial litigators to join our office in Seattle, WA.What's
it like to be an IJ attorney?Simply put, it's rewarding. If you are
passionate about using your law degree to stop government abuses
and champion individual rights, there is no better place to be.
Attorneys who join us in a lateral capacity often say that IJ
litigates cases that motivated them to go to law school in the
first place.Within a supportive, team-based culture, attorneys
develop their own cases, direct legal strategy, take depositions,
and present oral argument through every stage of litigation,
maintaining ownership of their cases up to and including the U.S.
Supreme Court. And we maintain a sense of humor and can-do attitude
throughout it all.IJ attorneys are also active outside the
courtroom, doing media writing and appearances, public speaking,
grassroots activism, and direct advocacy to policymakers and
legislators. No two days are the same, and our new lateral hires
jump into the action on day one.What does IJ look for when hiring
new attorneys?
- Excellent writing and communication skills;
- A desire to create real world impact and willingness to push
the envelope in strategizing how to win challenging cases;
- At least 5 years of litigation experience; however, litigators
of all experience levels (except those with zero to three years of
experience, who should instead apply for a Litigation Fellow
position) are welcome to apply if they meet the other listed
qualifications.
- A passion for limiting the size and scope of government power
to ensure that all Americans have the right to control their own
destinies as free and responsible members of society;
- Active membership and in good standing with the Washington
state bar;
- Judicial clerkship experience (not required, but strongly
preferred).How can I apply?If you're ready to join our exciting
team, please submit a resume, a cover letter, references, and a
writing sample. The writing sample should be approximately 10 pages
and it should demonstrate your best legal analysis. Note that later
stages of our interview process include an additional writing
component.Can you tell me more about your culture and values?Our
culture is collaborative, intellectual, and fun. We have a shared
commitment to our mission and to our individual clients, ordinary
people who want to pursue their vision of the American Dream
without government interference. Each member of our staff is
recognized for the integral part they play in the fulfillment of
that mission.We value employees who meet the tough legal issues we
tackle with sharp legal creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, and
a can-do attitude. Together, we celebrate every win along the way
and recover quickly from setbacks.Can you tell me more about
compensation, benefits, and general perks?The annual expected pay
range for an attorney with 5 years of litigation experience is
$140K to $150K, with the final offer amount dependent on factors
such as litigation skillset, amount of relevant litigation
experience, and other skills or experience relevant to the role. IJ
also offers superior benefits including medical, dental, vision,
and life insurance, generous paid leave, and retirement benefits.
We also offer flexible work-day schedules, two days each week to
work from home, and up to four weeks each year to work from
anywhere in the world with WiFi.IJ is an equal opportunity
employer.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown
that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs
unless they meet every single qualification. At IJ we value a
diverse workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your
past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in
the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be
just the right candidate for this or other roles.To learn more
about our culture and benefits, visit our page.
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Keywords: Institute for Justice, Edmonds , Litigation Attorney, Legal , Seattle, Washington
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