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Talent Market · 2 days ago

Attorney

Liberty Center, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Liberty Justice Center (LJC) is a national nonprofit law firm dedicated to defending constitutional rights and promoting individual liberty through strategic litigation. They are seeking an Attorney to litigate precedent-setting cases and contribute to the defense of constitutional freedoms in a highly collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities

Conduct rigorous legal research and analysis on cutting-edge constitutional and administrative law issues

Draft persuasive complaints, motions, and appellate briefs; assist with discovery, evidentiary hearings, and oral advocacy preparation

Participate in all facets of litigation under the supervision of a Senior Attorney, with progressive responsibility for case tasks and client communications

Help identify and develop new case ideas and litigation opportunities aligned with LJC’s mission

Collaborate closely in a highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment; provide and receive constructive feedback to elevate work product

Identify and develop high-impact cases, often on accelerated timelines

Manage a robust, leanly staffed and active docket from ideation through appeal, including client development, research, drafting, motion practice, discovery, oral advocacy, and appellate briefing

Provide strategic insight and mentorship within a highly collaborative team environment

Serve as organizational spokespersons as appropriate, including thought leadership and media engagement

Support launches of high-impact cases and maintain a robust portfolio of work

Meet deadlines and advance cases through key milestones (pleadings, preliminary injunctions, dispositive motions, appeals)

Produce high-quality written work that is clear, concise, accurate, and compelling to both courts and lay audiences

Maintain a strong, active portfolio of high-impact matters across jurisdictions

Consistently advance matters through key litigation milestones (complaints, preliminary injunctions, dispositive motions, appeals)

Proactively identify and seize litigation opportunities aligned with LJC’s mission, including recruiting clients

Produce persuasive briefs and filings of the highest caliber, on deadline

Publish op-eds, essays, and analyses (including on platforms such as Substack) to amplify case work and ideas

Participate in media interviews and podcasts; write op-eds; deliver public talks and CLEs as appropriate

Collaborate with communications staff to translate complex legal issues for lay audiences and stakeholders

Qualification

Litigation experienceLegal researchLegal writingFederal court experienceAppellate experienceStrategic mindsetSound judgmentPublic speakingAttention to detailInitiativeTeam collaboration

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic record

1–4 years of litigation experience (clerkship experience counts) for Staff Attorney level

5–10 years of litigation experience, including significant federal court practice for Senior Counsel level

Demonstrated capacity to independently manage complex cases and drive matters forward for Senior Counsel level

Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and high standards for Senior Counsel level

Exceptional legal research, writing, and editing skills with meticulous attention to detail

Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated commitment to LJC's mission and an entrepreneurial, impact-litigation mindset

Must reside in and be admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; your state of residence must match an active bar admission or be allowed under the rules of practice where you reside

Although the role is remote, you must reside within close proximity to a major U.S. airport to support occasional travel