Senior Staff Attorney: National Press Litigation (Hybrid)

Media Law Resource Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Health-reimbursement accounts

Paid family leave

Job summary

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in Washington, DC, is hiring a staff attorney or senior staff attorney to join its National Litigation program. The attorney will design and execute strategic litigation, respond quickly to threats against press freedom, and strengthen journalists' newsgathering rights nationwide.

This full-time role reports to the Director of National Litigation and involves representing journalists in trial and appellate courts, supervising fellows, and

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C. or eligible for admission in DC.
• Minimum eight years litigating in state and federal court; media-law experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Leadership ability to supervise junior attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Represent journalists and news organizations in litigation, FOIA, and First Amendment matters.
• Develop and pursue impact litigation at federal and state levels.
• Supervise Fellows and interns on pre-litigation and litigation work.
• Collaborate with policy and amicus teams on briefs and advocacy.
• Educate journalists about First Amendment rights through trainings.

Skills

Litigation in state & federal courts

Media law

Leadership/supervision

Oral advocacy

Education

Admitted to practice law in District of Columbia

Job description

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in Washington, DC, is hiring a staff attorney or senior staff attorney to join its National Litigation program. The attorney will design and execute strategic litigation, respond quickly to threats against press freedom, and strengthen journalists' newsgathering rights nationwide.

This full-time role reports to the Director of National Litigation and involves representing journalists in trial and appellate courts, supervising fellows, and