Mid-Level Attorney

Mid-Level Attorney Position

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Law Practice, Legal Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Legal

Role & Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
• Work closely with external attorneys on legal projects
• Represent clients in litigation and other legal proceedings
• Advise clients on legal matters
• Research and draft legal analysis, op-eds, and articles on relevant matters/issues
• Report to the Executive Director
• Assist in administrative operations of the organization
• Assist with grant writing and donor relations

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Admitted to practice in New York State, and/or other U.S. states
• At least 4 years of practice experience, ideally with some litigation experience
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector (preferred but not required)
• Areas of interest include: civil and human rights law, anti-discrimination law, First Amendment, and defamation law
• Legal project management experience
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and organizational skills
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated collaboration skills across different locations
• Strong legal research, document drafting, and writing skills
• Comfort with technology, and willingness to learn new platforms and systems
• All candidates must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment

This position is expected to begin on a contract basis, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time employment for the right candidate.

Benefits

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $140,000 – $185,000. The Lawfare Project offers a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, and the flexibility of remote work.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include your name and "Attorney Application” in the subject line.

About The Lawfare Project and the #EndJewHatred Movement

The Lawfare Project is the world’s leading legal organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of the Jewish people through strategic litigation. We leverage an international network of litigators to provide tens of thousands of hours of pro bono legal services each year, set legal precedents, hold bad actors accountable, and impose real consequences for Jew-hatred.

#EndJewHatred is an initiative of The Lawfare Project. It is a grassroots civil rights movement committed to ending Jew-hatred in our lifetime. The movement mobilizes Jewish communities and allies around the world to demand justice, and reclaim the narrative of Jewish resilience and rights. Together, The Lawfare Project and #EndJewHatred confronts Jew-hatred in precedent-setting legal advocacy and bold grassroots mobilization.