💼 About This Role

You'll lead FOIA litigation and transparency-focused legal strategies to protect democratic institutions. Your work will directly counter executive branch overreach and strengthen government accountability. This role offers remote flexibility with regular in-office presence in Washington, DC.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Serve as lead counsel in federal open records litigation
• Draft complaints, motions, and briefs at trial and appellate levels
• Negotiate with government agencies on FOIA requests
• Conduct discovery and oral arguments in court

📋 Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in DC or ability to become admitted
• 5-8 years of relevant litigation experience
• Deep familiarity with FOIA and related federal laws

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with state open records laws
• Excellent legal writing ability
• Coalition-building or stakeholder relationship experience

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Flexible remote work with regular in-office presence
• 🏥 Health insurance (likely provided, typical for nonprofit)
• 💰 Competitive public interest salary
• 📚 Professional development opportunities

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Application review· 1-2 weeks
2. 2Phone screen· 30 min
3. 3Interview with hiring team· 1 hour