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About our practice groups:

Property Rights are the foundation of liberty. The right to own, enjoy, and put property to productive use is a source of personal security, dignity, and prosperity, protecting the freedom of individuals to shape their destiny. We aim to achieve the same level of constitutional protection for individual rights in property as the courts accord other celebrated personal liberties.

Equality and Opportunity are the cornerstones of our civil rights. But government stands in the way of many people’s opportunities today. It has displaced the Constitution’s guarantee of liberty with policies that assail, for instance, opportunities to earn a living or pursue a quality education. And government officials disregard the Constitution’s call for equality before the law by allocating burdens or benefits to some at the expense of others, increasingly discriminating based on race, sex, or group entitlement. PLF’s equality and opportunity cases aim to secure equal freedom for all. We work to dismantle unconstitutional barriers to opportunity, freeing individuals to rise based on their choices, character, and ability.

Separation of Powers between the branches is crucial: Allowing powers to accumulate in any government body is, as James Madison said, “the very definition of tyranny.” Our Constitution established three separate branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. And yet, the American administrative state has grown into a Leviathan. Today, a sea of regulatory agencies has seized more power—becoming lawmaker, executive, and judge—to exert greater control over our lives. PLF fights to rein in this unconstitutional “fourth branch” and to restore the proper structure of our government.

What PLF Attorneys get to do: 

• Litigate for Liberty: Be on the front lines of the fight for individual freedom by litigating strategic lawsuits against government abuse. Lead cases that challenge unconstitutional laws, regulations, and policies that threaten equality and opportunity, property rights, and the separation of powers.
• Generate High-Impact Cases: Develop new cases and run with them consistent with your experience level. We have needs for junior attorneys and seasoned veterans who can run a case from an initial complaint through the Supreme Court. We want confident self-starters who think big and aim high.
• Advocate for Shared Moral and Constitutional Principles: We win in the courts of law and in the court of public opinion. You will speak with journalists, the public, allied organizations, trade groups, and academics to advance our litigation objectives and mission.

General Information

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.

As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although approximately half of the staff work from home offices across the country. You can work physically in any of our offices or request to work virtually.

To Apply:

If you think you might be a good fit, submit the following application materials:

• Your resume or C.V., including your experience in the liberty movement and relevant professional experience
• In the application screener, tell us why PLF is the place for you.

This posting is not an active job opening. However, we are preparing for rapid growth and will contact you directly if we see a potential fit.

PLF is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent available nationwide, and we offer a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, and employer-paid retirement savings. We take work-life balance seriously through our generous paid leave and flextime policies. We have a flexible, collaborative, positive, and collegial work environment. We take pride in investing in your future and encourage internal advancement. PLF is the place for someone principled, tenacious, and determined to succeed in positively shaping the future of our country and restoring real limits on government power. Join us.

Coalitions Manager

Arlington, VA or Virtual in DC Metro Area

You: A creative and entrepreneurial coalitions professional with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. A dedicated freedom fighter, you’re passionate about PLF’s mission and values, and eager to put your skills to work developing partnerships that define our next-generation public interest law firm. You are excited to turn opportunities into partnerships and products, but most importantly, you’re not content to rest on past success and want to have a positive impact.

We’re not just looking for a gladhander. While you have strong social skills, you also possess a keen strategic mindset and are able to weigh PLF goals with those of our audience and partners, in order to build strong, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Them: Bureaucrats, city councils, mayors, governors, and federal agencies stripping Americans of their rights every day. There’s a lot of government overreach out there, and it’s backed by seemingly endless resources. But fortunately, like all lumbering giants, abusive government is most vulnerable when countered by individuals who act strategically and nimbly; take calculated risks; have each other’s backs; work together to achieve; and are confident in, and passionate for, the cause of liberty—the very sort of swashbucklers we employ in spades here at PLF.

Us: We fight back. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nation’s first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. PLF has an unmatched record in the U.S. Supreme Court, with 18 victories. We also have more than a hundred active cases across the nation.

We are a next-generation public interest law firm. What does “next generation” mean for a legal nonprofit? It means we aren’t interested in doing the same thing as everyone else. We aspire to be the best player in a constantly changing game.

Here’s what you get to do in this role:

When we say “manager,” we mean it! In this role, you’ll be responsible for coalitions for our Separation of Powers practice. You’ll create, maintain, and leverage groups of stakeholders who can support PLF’s litigation, legislative campaigns, and research development. In addition to maintaining strong relationships with policy allies at the federal, state, and local levels, you’ll work to develop relationships with industry, academic, legal, and grassroots organizations.

You’ll work across the firm to identify and capitalize on opportunities for PLF to advance the national conversation in both your area of focus and the organization more broadly. In essence, you’re responsible for ensuring that PLF is a preferred partner, advancing our cases, policies, and research, and raising our organizational profile among key audiences.

The Coalitions Manager will report to the Coalitions Director. The Manager may work from home and/or the Arlington, VA, office but must reside within the Washington, DC metro area and be available for in-person meetings and events as needed.

In practice, your specific job duties will likely include:

• Creating and supporting coalitions of individuals and organizations in support of PLF’s work, including building original outreach lists and engagement strategies.
• Taking the front seat in new outreach campaigns, leading from strategy to execution.
• Identifying and pitching opportunities for collaboration to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date information on outreach contacts and partnerships (we use Salesforce as our database).
• Working with PLF attorneys and staff to identify and leverage existing networks of support.
• Representing PLF at meetings, events, and conferences with partners and allied organizations.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• Two or more years of experience in external relations, policy, working on the Hill or for a state legislature, or similar.
• Demonstrated interest in current cultural and policy conversations.
• A keen strategic mind capable of identifying, pitching, and managing opportunities for partnership.
• Knowledge and familiarity with nonprofit, business, trade association, grassroots, and legislator groups.
• Passion for working with people of all ideological backgrounds, from every walk of life.
• Alignment with the mission of PLF.
• A positive and proactive solutions-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the year.
• Knowledge of law isn’t required, although it’s certainly a plus.

About Pacific Legal Foundation:

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.

As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, CA; Arlington, VA; and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, although approximately half of the staff work from home offices across the country.

This is a full-time, permanent position. PLF is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent available nationwide, and we offer a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, and employer-paid retirement savings. We take work-life balance seriously through our generous paid leave and flextime policies. We have a flexible, collaborative, positive, and collegial work environment. We take pride in investing in your future and encourage internal advancement. PLF is the place for someone principled, tenacious, and determined to succeed in positively shaping the future of our country and restoring real limits on government power. Join us.

To Apply

To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• A cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants
• Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Outreach Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search:

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.

Operations Associate

You: A relentlessly forward-thinking and positive jack-of-all-trades who relishes taking responsibility for improving the workplace and work-life of those around them. You aspire to find the most effective way to complete any given task, no matter how small it may seem, in service of helping PLF advance its mission. You enjoy being the “go-to” person for things and you find fulfillment in maintaining organization amongst others.

Media Manager

You: A skilled communicator with prior experience in media relations and a proven track record of developing relationships with media professionals. You live and breathe the news of the day, and you know what makes the media tick. You constantly dream up new and creative ways to capture a journalist’s attention during a chaotic news cycle. You have a deep appreciation and passion for individual liberty.

Them: Bureaucrats, city councils, mayors, governors, and federal agencies stripping Americans of their rights every day. There’s a lot of government overreach out there, and it’s backed by seemingly endless resources. But fortunately, like all lumbering giants, abusive government is most vulnerable when countered by individuals who act strategically and nimbly; take calculated risks; have each other’s backs; and are confident in, and passionate for, the cause—the very sort of swashbucklers we employ in spades here at PLF.

Us: We fight back. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nation’s first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. PLF has an unmatched record in the U.S. Supreme Court, with 18 victories out of 20 cases litigated at the Court—so far. We have more than a hundred active cases nationwide and a growing number of legislative and administrative policy wins.

We are a next-generation public interest law firm. What does “next-generation” mean for a legal nonprofit? It means we aren’t interested in doing the same thing as everyone else. We aspire to be the best player in a constantly changing game.

Here’s what you get to do in this role:

You will be a critical member of our communications team, collaboratively working to build and maintain trusted, positive, and productive relationships with media outlets.

Your focus area will be PLF’s equality and opportunity program—securing equal freedom for all by dismantling barriers to opportunity and discrimination based on race and sex. However, you may also assist team members on other topics as needed.

This role reports to the Media Director.

Your specific job duties will include:

• Building and maintaining friendly and productive relationships with reporters, bloggers, television bookers and producers, podcasters, columnists, and editorial staff
• Pitching PLF story ideas to the media
• Securing op-ed and expert placements
• Handling inbound press inquiries in coordination with the media team
• Tracking and responding to developing stories related to PLF issues
• Organizing press conferences, media availabilities, briefings, teleconferences, and other press events
• Drafting press releases, advisories, talking points, blog content, position statements, and other written products, as needed
• Preparing PLF experts for media appearances, including interview prep and talking points
• Monitoring media coverage, analyzing outreach effectiveness, and refining strategies accordingly

This role is ideal for someone with:

• At least two years of experience in media relations; previous work with legal or government affairs is a plus
• Excellent communication skills—being able to write and speak concisely and persuasively
• The ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines on time
• A team-oriented, can-do attitude, and the willingness to pitch in however needed
• Experience using project management software in a team setting is a plus (we use Asana)

General information:

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.

As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although approximately half of the staff works from home offices across the country. You can work physically in any of our offices or request to work virtually.

Minimal travel is required, including attendance at annual staff retreats (locations vary) and occasional press conferences.

This is a full-time, permanent position. PLF is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent available nationwide and offers a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, and employer-paid retirement savings. We take work-life balance seriously through our generous paid leave and flextime policies. We have a flexible, collaborative, positive, and collegial work culture. We take pride in investing in your future and encourage internal advancement. PLF is the place for someone principled, tenacious, and determined to succeed in positively shaping the future of our country and restoring real limits on government power. Join us. 

To apply: 

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Your resume, including your relevant professional experience
• A cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants

We may ask for a writing sample during the interview process.

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: .

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Events Manager

Work from Anywhere in the U.S

You: You’re passionate about designing event content that educates and engages diverse audiences, and you’re eager to put your skills to work developing unique programs that engage a broad portfolio of audiences on PLF’s legal work in a tangible way. Most importantly, you’re not content with maintaining the status quo and have big ideas about how to educate, engage, and inspire our audiences with both in-person and virtual programming.

Them: Bureaucrats, city councils, mayors, governors, and federal agencies stripping Americans of their rights every day. There’s a lot of government overreach out there, and it’s backed by seemingly endless resources. But fortunately, like all lumbering giants, abusive government is most vulnerable when countered by individuals who act strategically and nimbly, take calculated risks, have each other’s backs, and are confident in and passionate for the cause—the very sort of swashbucklers we employ in spades here at PLF.

Us: We fight back. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nation’s first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. PLF has an unmatched record in the United States Supreme Court, with 18 victories out of 20 cases heard by the Court. We also have more than a hundred active cases across the nation.

We are a next-generation public interest law firm. What does “next generation” mean for a legal nonprofit? It means we aren’t interested in doing the same thing as everyone else. We aspire to be the best player in a constantly changing game.

Here’s what you get to do in this role:

You’ll work across the company to identify and capitalize on opportunities for PLF to advance the national conversation on our areas of expertise. Then, you’ll be responsible for designing programming that spurs deep discussion, inspires action, and invites participants to carefully consider legal and policy issues. In essence, your job is to design industry-leading conversations about some of our country’s most pressing issues. You’ll work in collaboration with the events team and communications strategists to develop a comprehensive portfolio of programming that advances PLF’s legal, public education, and legislative goals. This includes both in-person and virtual programming ranging from hour-long webinars to multi-day conferences, seminars, and experimental event models.

In practice, your specific job duties will likely include:

• Identifying opportunities for events that support PLF’s communication strategy, litigation goals, and policy priorities, with an eye towards engaging the full spectrum of our target audience segments.
• Developing creative, out of the box event content and programming, in collaboration with internal experts.
• Managing front-end event development, from conception to implementation
• Drafting event proposals & run-of-show outlines.
• Analyzing event performance and using data-driven insights to inform future programming.
• Assisting with day-of event logistics, as needed.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• At least 3 years of experience in events, curriculum development, or similar.
• Experience pitching & developing creative, engaging event programming.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting content for internal and external audiences, and the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse platforms and audiences.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and collaborate effectively with large, complex project teams.
• A solutions-oriented, decision-making mindset.
• A demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, contemporary legal and/or policy issues—as well as thought leaders in these areas.
• Ability to work effectively & respectfully with individuals across the political spectrum.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and experience in digital marketing platforms such as Pardot and Salesforce would be a plus.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the year.
  • Candidates located in the DC metro area and/or with easy access to a major airport are strongly preferred due to travel requirements.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.

As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although approximately half of the staff work from home offices across the country. You can work physically in

any of our offices or request to work virtually.

TO APPLY:

If you think you might be a good fit, submit the following application materials:

• Your resume, including all relevant professional experience
• A cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants for this position

This is a full-time, permanent position. PLF is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent available nationwide, and we offer a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, and employer-paid retirement savings. We take work-life balance seriously through our generous paid leave and flextime policies. We have a flexible, collaborative, positive, and collegial work environment. We take pride in investing in your future and encourage internal advancement. PLF is the place for someone principled, tenacious, and determined to succeed in positively shaping the future of our country and restoring real limits on government power. Join us.

Legal Policy Manager

You: A policy professional committed to the cause of liberty who wants to find creative solutions and promote them in the U.S. Congress. Your role is to research, track, and promote policies that protect individual liberty and ensure constitutional protections in our government and institutions. You’re looking for an opportunity to work with the best liberty lawyers in the nation.

Them: Bureaucrats, legislators, and federal agencies stripping Americans of their rights every day. And then there are the policymakers that are with us in spirit but don’t know where to turn for meaningful and possible solutions.

Us: We fight back. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nation’s first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. PLF has an unmatched record in the United States Supreme Court, with 18 victories out of 20 cases litigated at the Court. We also have nearly 200 active cases across the nation.?We leverage that long history of litigation success along with our strategic research into cutting-edge policy solutions at every level of government. We are active participants in the legislatures and governors’ offices in over a dozen states and at the federal level.

We are a next-generation public interest law firm. This means we aren’t interested in doing the same thing as everyone else. We aspire to be the best player in a constantly changing game.

About the Legal Policy Manager Opening:

You will work with the Legal Policy team and PLF attorneys to develop and promote policies from our Federal Agenda for Smart and Constitutional Land and Environmental Policy.

You will draft legislation, edit regulations, testify in committees, lobby in favor of PLF’s preferred policy solutions, write blogs and op-eds, attend conferences, and do media interviews supporting your work.

Getting down to brass tacks, your specific job duties will likely include:

• Track legislation and regulations and news on active campaigns to determine the best course of action for the legal policy team
• Research and writing on federal laws and regulations, leading to solutions that may include the creation of model laws, executive orders, and policies
• Promote PLF and your work through writing, speaking, and media interviews

This role is ideal for someone with:

• Experience in Congress or the Executive, or a policy organization
• A principled passion for individual liberty (not a political party)
• Strong writing and research skills
• Enjoys public speaking and networking

About Pacific Legal Foundation:

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.

As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although approximately half of the staff work from home offices across the country. This position is expected to work from the Arlington, Virginia office at least three days per week.

PLF is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent available nationwide, and we offer a competitive compensation package. We have a flexible, collaborative, positive, and collegial work environment. We take pride in investing in your future and encourage internal advancement. PLF is the place for someone principled, tenacious, and determined to succeed in positively shaping the future of our country and restoring real limits on government power. Join us.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials:

• Your resume, including your experience in equality research and other relevant professional experience.
• A cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants.
• Two writing samples: 1) research report and 2) something written for a public audience.

General Application

You: Passionate about defending individual rights and promoting liberty, but don’t see a job available? We’re always looking for talented individuals who share our commitment to defending Property Rights, advocating for Separation of Powers, and believe in Equality and Opportunity. If you’re interested in exploring a potential role with Pacific Legal Foundation, we’d love to hear from you!

About Pacific Legal Foundation:

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.

As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although approximately half of the staff works from home offices across the country. Candidates will be considered for work from any office or home office, on a per-role basis.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief application expressing your interest and how your skills align with our mission. Click ‘Apply’ button to proceed.