Amicus Attorney

About the role

The position will be based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Washington, D.C. FIRE operates on a hybrid work schedule that allows for a mix of in-the-office and remote work days for eligible employees. Fully remote work will not be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and tracking requests for amicus support;
• Identifying opportunities for strategic amicus participation;
• Drafting amicus briefs and supporting documents;
• Coordinating with allied organizations on amicus briefs;
• Aiding in coordinating with allied organizations to submit amicus briefs in support of FIRE’s direct litigation;
• Maintaining metrics on amicus requests, submissions, victories, and other key performance indicators regarding FIRE’s amicus work;
• Updating amicus pages on FIRE’s website, including drafting summaries of FIRE’s amicus filings for internal and external audiences;
• Drafting blog posts related to FIRE’s amicus briefs;
• Working with the Communications team to promote and ensure accurate coverage of FIRE’s amicus filings.

This position will involve limited travel. Occasional work on weekends and evenings should be expected, given the demands of litigation briefing schedules.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of and passion for FIRE’s mission, and the ability to articulate that passion in a way that makes others enthusiastic about our cause;
• Have at least three years of civil-litigation experience or demonstrably equivalent academic or professional qualifications;
• Have excellent written advocacy skills;
• Have excellent legal research skills;
• Have exemplary planning and organizational skills, including meticulous attention to detail;
• Have excellent time-management skills to manage multiple amicus filings and handle dynamic and challenging situations;
• Have demonstrated ability to work productively across disciplines and viewpoints;
• Be able to articulate FIRE’s mission to various audiences;
• Be proficient with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Candidates must be a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school and a member of the bar of at least one state.

Pay and Compensation

The projected salary range for this position is $95,000-150,000, based on experience and education. FIRE conducts periodic evaluations in which employees may receive raises or bonuses for outstanding or excellent work. FIRE also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-paid comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance for employees; a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account option; matching retirement contributions; and a generous paid time-off plan.