Two-Year Staff Attorney — First Amendment Litigation

Columbia University

New York, Northern (NY, KY)

Hybrid

USD 152,000 - 187,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University in New York City defends freedom of speech and the press in the digital age through strategic litigation, research, and public education. The two-year Staff Attorney role focuses on conceiving and developing cases, researching questions, drafting briefs, and presenting oral argument.

The Staff Attorney will contribute to strategic agendas, support research/public education programs, speak to academic audiences, and represent the

Qualifications

J.D. or equivalent required; admitted to New York bar or eligible for admission soon.
Excellent written and oral communication; strong analytical abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively; supervise other lawyers.

Responsibilities

Conceive, develop, file, and litigate new cases; draft/edit briefs; present oral argument; oversee factual research and memos.
Set strategic direction; design and implement research and public education programs.
Contribute to research program through discussions on initiatives and writing.
Speak on behalf of the Institute to professional and academic audiences; write for legal and non-legal audiences; represent the Institute in media.
Supervise legal fellows and interns; manage relationships with partners inside and outside Columbia University.
Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and speaking engagements.