Staff Attorney
Foundation for Individual Rights and ExpressionPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted March 31, 2026
70000 - 95000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
FIRE educates Americans about the importance of individual rights and provides the means to preserve them.
Job Description
Staff Attorney role at FIRE, defending and sustaining individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought.
Requirements
- Good work ethic
- Self-starter
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Excellent legal research skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to explain legal concepts to students and non-attorneys
- Demonstrated ability to work productively across disciplines and viewpoints
- Knowledge of discovery rules and methodology
- Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure
- Knowledge of how to conduct a factual investigation into potential cases
- Member of the bar of at least one state
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account option
- Matching retirement contributions
- Generous paid time-off plan
