This position is for an immediate opening and will be based in Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. FIRE operates on a hybrid work schedule that allows for a mix of in-the-office and remote work for eligible employees.
FIRE is expanding its litigation capabilities and is seeking a full-time Amicus Attorney. The attorneys in this position will engage in strategic litigation on First Amendment issues to bring about real-world impact.
Candidates should have exceptional research, critical thinking, and writing skills, a demonstrated ability to produce polished, thoughtful writing on deadline, and a strong commitment to public-interest litigation. Ideal candidates will have completed a federal judicial clerkship.
Founded in 1999, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought — the most essential qualities of liberty. Because colleges and universities play a vital role in preserving free thought within a free society, FIRE places a special emphasis on defending the individual rights of students and faculty members on our nation’s campuses. Please visit to gain a sense of our work and mission.
The Amicus Attorney reports to FIRE’s Legal Director and works collaboratively in a supportive team with other attorneys and staff across other FIRE departments.
The Amicus Attorney will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:
In addition, the Amicus attorney may be responsible for media appearances, public speaking, and educating the public on FIRE’s amicus efforts. This position will involve periodic travel. Work on weekends and evenings should be expected in accordance with the demands of litigation.
Candidates must demonstrate a knowledge and passion for FIRE’s mission and an ability to articulate that passion in a way that will make others enthusiastic about our cause. A candidate must have at least three years of civil-litigation experience and must also be able to demonstrate:
Candidates must have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school and be members of the bar of the jurisdiction in which they are based.
The projected salary range is $70,000-$90,000 based upon experience and education level. FIRE conducts periodic evaluations where employees may receive raises or bonuses for outstanding and excellent work. FIRE also offers a superior benefits package that includes employer-paid comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account option; matching retirement contributions; and a generous paid time-off plan.
Applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, approximately 10-page writing sample, and contact information for at least two legal references. The cover letter should include when you are available to start and the location of the office where you are interested in working. The writing sample must reflect your own work, demonstrating your best legal analysis and writing abilities, with minimal editing by others. All applications are confidential. Please address applications to Cait Scanlan, Chief People Officer.
FIRE is an equal opportunity employer.
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