Program Counsel or Officer

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: location/hybrid info maybe as a paragraph. Use

for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include only sections with real content. We have location: "This 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." That's location and schedule info. Could be under "Schedule" maybe? But schedule is about hybrid work schedule. Could put under "Schedule" heading. Or we could have a short paragraph before headings. The instruction: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. So we can have sections: About the role (maybe from About FIRE and Position Description?), Responsibilities (list of duties), Qualifications (list of qualifications), Skills (maybe combine some?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's parse content: - About FIRE: mission description. Could go under "About the role" or maybe separate "About FIRE". But heading list includes About the role. We'll put mission description there. - Position Description: description of role, duties list. Could be under "About the role" as overview, and then "Responsibilities" for duties list. - Qualifications: list of qualifications (knowledge, passion, etc). Could be under "Qualifications". Also includes specific requirements for Program Counsel vs Officer. We'll keep as qualifications. - Skills: maybe separate skills like legal research, writing, public speaking, etc. Could be under "Skills". But we have many skill-like items in qualifications. Might combine. But we need to avoid thin sections. Perhaps we can have Qualifications include both knowledge and skills. Then we may not need separate Skills section. However we need to include Benefits, Pay, Schedule sections if content exists. Benefits: described: comprehensive benefits package includes employer-paid health, dental, life insurance; Section 125 FSA; matching retirement contributions; generous paid time-off plan. Pay: salary ranges: $65k-$75k for JD; $57k-$65k for Bachelor's; plus periodic evaluations for raises/bonuses. Schedule: hybrid work schedule, location, occasional weekends/evenings, moderate travel, start date ASAP. Also mention: "This position involves a moderate amount of travel. Occasional work on weekends and evenings should be expected. The expected start date for this position is as soon as possible." That's schedule. We also have location: Philadelphia or Washington D.C. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, background check, JazzHR, application instructions, etc. Also remove "Applications Applicants should provide..." etc. Also remove "Powered by JazzHR". Also remove "All applications are confidential." etc. We must preserve all substantive information: location, hybrid schedule, travel, weekends/evenings, start date, mission, position description, duties list, qualifications, salary ranges, benefits. We must not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep each duty bullet exactly as in text? We can preserve meaning but not invent. We'll copy the duties as list items. Let's extract duties list from text: "Reviewing, responding to, and managing individual case submissions from students, student organizations, and faculty members and providing input on future action/referral. Collecting and reviewing relevant documentation, including university materials and policies, to construct narratives of incidents of First Amendment, due process, or other rights being violated. Determining an advocacy plan for designated cases, including devising creative advocacy options and collaborating among internal departments on execution. Authoring and reviewing letters to universities and accrediting agencies on behalf of students, student organizations, and faculty. Authoring and reviewing other types of public advocacy for designated cases, including (but not limited to) blogs, social media posts, and statements to reporters. Serving as primary press contact on designated cases, including conducting interviews for television, radio, and print media as needed or assigned. Authoring, filing, and tracking Freedom of Information Act requests as necessary for evaluating cases. Identifying candidates for litigation in coordination with FIRE’s CRA and litigation departments. The Program Counsel or Officer may also contribute articles and columns to outside publications, contribute features to FIRE Newsdesk, and attend conferences on behalf of the organization." We need to keep these as list items. Qualifications list: "A successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of and passion for FIRE’s mission and an ability to articulate that passion in a way that will make others enthusiastic about our cause. A candidate must also be able to demonstrate: Proficiency in general First Amendment law and familiarity with its underlying principles. Knowledge of campus speech law is highly desired. Familiarity with general principles of due process. Familiarity with either FOIA/state public records laws or with principles of written discovery, privileges, and document review preferred. Familiarity with general principles underlying university conduct codes and the administrative structure of universities. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Excellent legal research, writing, and public speaking skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Exceptional conscientiousness. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Grit, charisma, and a sense of humor are a plus. Candidates for Program Counsel must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Candidates who possess a J.D. and are not already a member of the Pennsylvania or D.C. bar must be willing to obtain licensure in Pennsylvania or D.C. Candidates for Program Officer must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and excellent legal research skills. Paralegal or legal assistant experience preferred." We need to keep these as list items under Qualifications. Benefits list: "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." We can make list items. Pay: "For candidates with a J.D., the projected salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, the projected salary range for this position is $57,000-$65,000. FIRE conducts periodic evaluations where employees may receive raises or bonuses for outstanding and excellent work." Schedule: location, hybrid, travel, weekends/evenings, start date. We need to output HTML fragment only, no markdown fences. Let's structure:

This 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.

About the role

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought — the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them.

This position is open for an attorney (Program Counsel) or non-attorney advocate (Program Officer) who will assist with the day-to-day operations of FIRE’s Campus Rights Advocacy (CRA) team and work closely with the department’s Director, Senior Program Counsel, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, responding to, and managing individual case submissions from students, student organizations, and faculty members and providing input on future action/referral.
• Collecting and reviewing relevant documentation, including university materials and policies, to construct narratives of incidents of First Amendment, due process, or other rights being violated.
• Determining an advocacy plan for designated cases, including devising creative advocacy options and collaborating among internal departments on execution.
• Authoring and reviewing letters to universities and accrediting agencies on behalf of students, student organizations, and faculty.
• Authoring and reviewing other types of public advocacy for designated cases, including (but not limited to) blogs, social media posts, and statements to reporters.
• Serving as primary press contact on designated cases, including conducting interviews for television, radio, and print media as needed or assigned.
• Authoring, filing, and tracking Freedom of Information Act requests as necessary for evaluating cases.
• Identifying candidates for litigation in coordination with FIRE’s CRA and litigation departments.
• The Program Counsel or Officer may also contribute articles and columns to outside publications, contribute features to FIRE Newsdesk, and attend conferences on behalf of the organization.

Qualifications

• A successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of and passion for FIRE’s mission and an ability to articulate that passion in a way that will make others enthusiastic about our cause.
• Proficiency in general First Amendment law and familiarity with its underlying principles.
• Knowledge of campus speech law is highly desired.
• Familiarity with general principles of due process.
• Familiarity with either FOIA/state public records laws or with principles of written discovery, privileges, and document review preferred.
• Familiarity with general principles underlying university conduct codes and the administrative structure of universities.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exceptional conscientiousness.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Grit, charisma, and a sense of humor are a plus.
• Candidates for Program Counsel must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Candidates who possess a J.D. and are not already a member of the Pennsylvania or D.C. bar must be willing to obtain licensure in Pennsylvania or D.C.
• Candidates for Program Officer must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and excellent legal research skills.
• Paralegal or legal assistant experience preferred.

Benefits

• Employer-paid comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance for employees.
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account option.
• Matching retirement contributions.
• Generous paid time-off plan.

Pay

For candidates with a J.D., the projected salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, the projected salary range for this position is $57,000-$65,000. FIRE conducts periodic evaluations where employees may receive raises or bonuses for outstanding and excellent work.

Schedule

This position involves a moderate amount of travel. Occasional work on weekends and evenings should be expected. The expected start date for this position is as soon as possible.

We already included location/hybrid in opening paragraph. Could also add location/hybrid details in Schedule section but we already have schedule section about travel/weekends/start date. Might be better to move location/hybrid to Schedule section. But we already used opening paragraph for location/hybrid. That's fine; it's not a heading. The instruction: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It didn't say we can't have paragraphs outside headings. It's okay. We must not include sections like Requirements or Skills if we don't have specific content. We didn't include them. Check for any boilerplate left: We removed