Attorney Litigation Property

The Institute for Justice, the national law firm for liberty, is the country’s leading public-interest law firm in the areas of economic liberty, free speech, private property rights and educational choice. Our attorneys work on cutting-edge constitutional cases, fight to end government abuses in key areas such as civil forfeiture and qualified immunity, and champion individual rights.

We are currently looking for experienced and entrepreneurial litigators to join our headquarters office in Arlington, VA, as well as our Austin, Miami, Phoenix, and Seattle offices.

What’s it like to be an IJ attorney?

If you are passionate about using your law degree to stop government abuses and champion individual rights, there is no better place to be. Attorneys who join us in a lateral capacity often say that IJ litigates cases that motivated them to go to law school in the first place.

Within a supportive, team-based culture, attorneys develop their own cases, direct legal strategy, take depositions and present oral argument through every stage of litigation, maintaining ownership of their cases up to and including the U.IJ attorneys are also active outside the courtroom, doing media writing and appearances, public speaking, grassroots activism and direct advocacy to policymakers and legislators. (And if you are a regular listener of our popular Short Circuit podcast, you know that IJ attorneys are regular contributors.) What does IJ look for when hiring new attorneys?

Excellent writing and communication skills;

however, litigators of all experience levels (except those with 0-2 years of litigation experience, who should instead apply for a Litigation Fellow position) are welcome to apply if they meet the other listed qualifications;

Applicants for our Austin, Miami, Phoenix, and Seattle offices must be active members of the state bar where the office is located or eligible to waive in upon hire

We have a shared commitment to our mission and to our individual clients, ordinary people who want to pursue their vision of the American Dream without government interference. We value employees who meet the tough legal issues we tackle with sharp legal creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a fearless determination. The annual expected pay range for an attorney with 5 years experience litigating cases in federal or state courts is $150k - $160k, with the final offer amount dependent on factors such as litigation skillset, amount of relevant litigation experience, and other skills or experience relevant to the role.

IJ offers superior benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous paid leave, and retirement benefits. We also offer flexible work-day schedules, two days each week to work from home, and up to four weeks each year to work from anywhere in the world with WiFi.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. No phone calls please.

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