Staff Attorney
Hybrid (New York, NY, USA), Hybrid (Washington, DC, USA)$123k - $150kUnion in NY; Non-Union in DCPosted 3d ago
About the role
Staff attorney in PPFA's Legal – Litigation & Law department supporting high-visibility litigation and providing legal advice on legislation, regulatory matters, and activities affecting access to reproductive health care. Hybrid work arrangement in NY or DC with potential travel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and/or support litigation in state and federal courts across the country.
- Be engaged in work related to pending legislation, regulatory, and/or other policy matters; advise clients navigating post-Roe environment; coordinate with internal and external partners on litigation and related strategies.
- Support the career development of interns and paralegals.
- Contribute to L&L’s work to center communities most affected by restrictive laws on sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited U.S. law school required
- Bar Admission: Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC
- 2 – 6 years of legal experience
- Be creative, detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment; able to work with others on complex policy problems
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills across employees, partners, and outside audiences
- Interest in public interest work a plus but not mandatory
- Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and creatively about legal issues
- Ability to provide first-rate legal counsel to partners at all levels, including executive team and senior leaders
- Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with fellow attorneys, staff, and clients
- Demonstrated agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice
- Excellent judgment and ability to analyze risks and make risk determinations
- Commitment to providing professional and timely legal advice to all clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate legal concepts for a wide audience
- Ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, innovative environment and maintain collaborations with teams
Skills
Required:LitigationLegal researchPolicy analysisCommunicationCollaboration
Benefits
- The job description does not list specific benefits; not included.
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About Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a nonprofit organization that provides sexual health care in the United States and globally.
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