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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.

Environment and Natural Resources Senior Attorney

You: You’re a relentless freedom fighter with a belief that human innovation, technology, and free enterprise can overcome scarcity and solve major global challenges. You reject the idea that humanity is doomed to live within strict limits of natural resources (“limits to growth”) and instead embrace the vision that progress, creativity, and human flourishing can continually expand what’s possible; moreover, you believe fundamentally in individual liberty and property rights. You’re a seasoned litigator and leader; you are driven to take on government overreach, shape bold legal strategies, and set landmark precedents. You thrive in the courtroom, leading a team, and you know how to prepare and win high-stakes cases. You’re also a mentor—dedicated to elevating your colleagues and building the strongest environmental law team in the country.

Them: Bureaucrats, regulators, and agencies that twist environmental and natural resources law into a tool for unjustified control, delaying projects, violating individual liberty, and stifling innovation. They have virtually unlimited money and expansive power—but we know that with strategic litigation, sharp legal minds, and an unwavering commitment to liberty, even Goliath can be beaten.

Us: We are Pacific Legal Foundation—the nation’s first and leading public interest law firm dedicated to defending individual liberty and limited government. Our Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Practice Group envisions and works toward:

• recognition that we live in a world of plenty, a planet where basic human needs—food, water, energy—are abundant and accessible to all;
• sustainable advancement—we know abundance can be achieved without depleting or destroying the environment;
• empowered individuals and communities that solve problems, recognizing that top-down control and heavy-handed government planners have not and cannot solve the problems we face;
• a shift in mindset—we seek to transform cultural attitudes from fear and pessimism (about overpopulation, climate crisis, etc.) toward a mindset of proactive problem-solving and confidence in human capability; and
• a better approach to environmental and natural resources law—defending property rights, challenging regulatory abuse, and ensuring that environmental policy respects the Constitution and protects the market’s ability to solve the problems we face as a nation.

Six of PLF’s 18 wins at the U.S. Supreme Court emphasized ENR law, including landmark victories like Sackett v. EPA and Hawkes Co v. USACE. We are litigating 100+ cases across the country to set powerful precedents for freedom.

We are a next-generation legal nonprofit: bold, strategic, and unafraid to take risks that can change the game.

Here’s what you’ll do in these roles:

You will litigate cases that shape environmental and natural resources law nationwide. Your work will advance our core principles as set out above, working to move the nation from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, all while protecting individual liberty, freedom, and constitutional rights.

You will lead case teams, set litigation strategies, mentor junior attorneys, and help guide the vision for PLF’s environmental and natural resources docket for years to come.

You’ll have the freedom to identify new cases, shape PLF’s ENR litigation agenda, and represent PLF at conferences, in the media, and in the broader liberty movement.

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years of experience litigating environmental, natural resources, property rights, land use, or closely related cases.
• First-chair experience and proven success in managing litigation teams.
• A commitment to mentoring and developing other attorneys.
• Visionary leadership to help shape PLF’s next era of environmental and natural resources litigation.
  Passion for liberty, the rule of law, and principled ENR stewardship.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with travel (15%–20%).
• A deep understanding of the Constitution’s limits on government power is a big plus.

Location and work environment:

PLF has physical offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida—but we are a virtual-first organization, and many attorneys work remotely across the country. You can be based in one of our offices or work from your home office.

Why PLF?

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.

How to apply:

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

• Your resume or CV.
• A cover letter explaining why you want to join PLF’s Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group, and what makes you stand out.
• A legal writing sample (10 pages max) that showcases your analytical and advocacy skills.

Click ‘Apply’ button to proceed.

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.

Environment and Natural Resources Attorney

You: You’re a relentless freedom fighter with a belief that human innovation, technology, and free enterprise can overcome scarcity and solve major global challenges. You reject the idea that humanity is doomed to live within strict limits of natural resources (“limits to growth”) and instead embrace the vision that progress, creativity, and human flourishing can continually expand what’s possible; moreover, you believe fundamentally in individual liberty and property rights. Whether you’re a rising legal star or a seasoned litigator, you are driven to take on government overreach, shape bold legal strategies, and set landmark precedents. You thrive in the courtroom, and whether as part of a team or leading it, you know how to prepare and win high-stakes cases.

Them: Bureaucrats, regulators, and agencies that twist environmental and natural resources law into a tool for unjustified control, delaying projects, violating individual liberty, and stifling innovation. They have virtually unlimited money and expansive power—but we know that with strategic litigation, sharp legal minds, and an unwavering commitment to liberty, even Goliath can be beaten.

Us: We are Pacific Legal Foundation—the nation’s first and leading public interest law firm dedicated to defending individual liberty and limited government. Our Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Practice Group envisions and works toward:

• recognition that we live in a world of plenty, a planet where basic human needs—food, water, energy—are abundant and accessible to all;
• sustainable advancement—we know abundance can be achieved without depleting or destroying the environment;
• empowered individuals and communities that solve problems, recognizing that top-down control and heavy-handed government planners have not and cannot solve the problems we face;
• a shift in mindset—we seek to transform cultural attitudes from fear and pessimism (about overpopulation, climate crisis, etc.) toward a mindset of proactive problem-solving and confidence in human capability; and
• a better approach to environmental and natural resources law—defending property rights, challenging regulatory abuse, and ensuring that environmental policy respects the Constitution and protects the market’s ability to solve the problems we face as a nation.

Six of PLF’s 18 wins at the U.S. Supreme Court emphasized ENR law, including landmark victories like Sackett v. EPA and Hawkes Co v. USACE. We are litigating 100+ cases across the country to set powerful precedents for freedom.

We are a next-generation legal nonprofit: bold, strategic, and unafraid to take risks that can change the game.

Here’s what you’ll do:

You will litigate cases that shape environmental and natural resources law nationwide. Your work will advance our core principles as set out above, working to move the nation from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, all while protecting individual liberty, freedom, and constitutional rights.

You will take ownership of significant cases early, work closely with experienced litigators, and have the chance to develop into a national leader in environmental law. You’ll have the freedom to identify new cases, shape PLF’s ENR litigation agenda, and represent PLF at conferences, in the media, and in the broader liberty movement.

What we’re looking for:

• 1–6 years of relevant litigation experience (environmental law, natural resources, land use, property rights, or regulatory litigation preferred).
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Drive to grow into a national leader in ENR law.
• Passion for liberty, the rule of law, and principled ENR stewardship.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with travel (15%–20%).
• A deep understanding of the Constitution’s limits on government power is a big plus.

Location and work environment:

PLF has physical offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida—but we are a virtual-first organization, and many attorneys work remotely across the country. You can be based in one of our offices or work from your home office.

Why PLF?

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.

How to apply:

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

• Your resume or CV.
• A cover letter explaining why you want to join PLF’s Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group, and what makes you stand out.
• A legal writing sample (10 pages max) that showcases your analytical and advocacy skills.

Click ‘Apply’ button to proceed.

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.

Civil Rights Attorney

Work from anywhere in the U.S.

You: An entrepreneurial freedom fighter with a passion for, and experience in, civil rights litigation. You find and win cutting-edge civil rights cases across the country. You will become a national spokesperson for equality before the law and economic liberty—you will speak at conferences, engage the media, and publish scholarship on the rights protected by the Fourteenth Amendment. You are determined to become a leader who will elevate PLF attorneys to be the best litigators in the nation. You have a demonstrated dedication to public interest law and civil rights throughout your career.

Them: Bureaucrats, city councils, mayors, governors, and federal agencies stripping Americans of their rights every day. There’s a lot of government discrimination 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 and protecting the fundamental right to property as the “guardian of every other right.” PLF has an unmatched record in the United States Supreme Court, with 18 victories litigated at the Court. We also are actively litigating nearly two hundred cases in trial and appellate courtrooms 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 will generate and lead high-profile cases in PLF’s Equality and Opportunity Program. The program advances a positive vision of civil rights with liberty at its core, centered on a demand to remove racial, protectionist, and other discriminatory legal barriers that separate people from opportunity.  Our high-profile cases include fighting discriminatory admissions policies targeting black and Hispanic students in Hartford, Connecticut, and Asian-American students in New York, Boston, and Virginia. We defeated race-based federal farm-loan forgiveness and are litigating against California to end its sex-based quota for Board members of publicly-traded companies. We have overturned certificate of need laws in half a dozen states and challenged other legislation that protects the profits of some by stifling the economic opportunity of others. You will build on our success by working on landmark cases that affirm equality of freedom for all persons. You will find and win the next important Supreme Court case enforcing the Fourteenth Amendment. And you will be recognized as a nationwide leader on equality and opportunity: giving speeches, attending conferences, appearing on radio and television, and publishing op-eds and scholarly articles on these issues.

You will work on teams with junior and senior attorneys, providing your expertise and knowledge and elevating the talent and skill of our attorneys. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute. You will be at the forefront of shaping the enforcement of the Fourteenth Amendment for all Americans.

In a nutshell, we’re seeking someone who’s passionate about liberty and equality, who is confident and magnanimous, and who is a bold and relentless freedom fighter.

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

• 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 a seasoned veteran who can run a case from an initial complaint through the Supreme Court. We want confident a self-starter 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.
• Leading PLF into Battle: Partner with other attorneys and help set the agenda of the next years of PLF’s equality and opportunity program.

This role is ideal for someone with at least 3 years of relevant litigation experience, with a preference for candidates with 7+ years of experience who can take on more complex responsibilities. The position will be tailored based on experience, ensuring opportunities for impactful litigation work at all levels.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful litigation, strong legal writing skills, and outstanding interpersonal communication abilities. A deep knowledge of and passion for the principles of freedom and individual liberty is essential. Candidates must also be willing to travel as needed for case work and advocacy efforts.

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:

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

• Your resume, including your experience in the liberty movement and 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
• A legal writing sample

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 Recruiter

You: You’re a relentless freedom fighter who sees recruiting as more than filling roles — it’s about shaping an organization’s future through exceptional talent. You build and nurture relationships with intention, balancing empathy and emotional intelligence with the clarity and conviction of someone who understands their role as a talent scout and cultural gatekeeper. You know what it takes to be a great legal recruiter: a sharp eye for talented legal minds, the ability to assess writing and advocacy skills, and accurately evaluate candidates on principles-based alignment. Someone who understands the kind of legal experience a mission-driven litigation shop truly needs — from clerkships to trial experience to appellate chops. You know when to champion a candidate and when to press for values alignment, and you’re not afraid to pick up the phone, dig into résumés, ask the hard questions, and make decisive calls. You thrive and get energized on connecting the right person to the right opportunity to meet a need and elevate the mission. You’ll report directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager and can work virtually anywhere in the United States.

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 litigated at 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.

Getting down to brass tacks, in this role you will:

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for open positions in the litigation department, from intake to offer, ensuring a high-quality experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies, including Boolean searches, talent mapping, and proactive outreach to passive candidates across platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, and other legal networks.
• Facilitate and manage structured, multi-stage interview processes, including panels, assessments, and values-based evaluations, while ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Represent PLF at recruitment events, law school programs, and legal career fairs (virtual and in-person), delivering compelling presentations about our mission and work.
• Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with prospective legal talent, including federal clerks, and alumni of aligned legal nonprofits, and private law firms to build a sustainable hiring pipeline.
• Strengthen PLF’s employer brand in close collaboration with the External Affairs team and the Legal Talent Pipeline Manager.
• Manage candidate data and workflow within our applicant tracking system, ensuring data integrity, responsiveness, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• 3+ years of experience in legal recruiting, attorney hiring, or talent acquisition in a law firm, staffing firm that specializes in legal recruitment, or liberty-driven nonprofit.
• A firm belief in the ideas of liberty in support of our mission.
• A high level of emotional intelligence, complemented with strong analytical thinking.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple open roles across departments.
• Strong judgment and discretion in handling confidential candidate and hiring information.
• Expertise working within applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse) and recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, legal job boards).
• A willingness to travel approximately 10–15% of the time for staff retreats, recruitment events, or team meetings.

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.

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:

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

• Your resume, including your experience in the liberty movement and 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

Case Publicist

You: A fast-moving communicator with a journalist’s instincts and a project manager’s precision. You track every development, spot the story, extract the core message, and hit the deadline—without sacrificing clarity or accuracy. You love working at the intersection of policy, law, and public opinion, and you’re energized by the idea of helping landmark cases break through the noise. You don’t just write well—you know what needs to be written, when, and why.

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 out of 20 cases heard by the Court. We also have nearly two 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:

As PLF’s next Case Publicist, you’ll be the lead communicator for a portfolio of cases and policy initiatives. From the moment a case is filed, you’ll own its publicity lifecycle—researching facts, interviewing attorneys and clients, drafting all written content, and coordinating timelines to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. You’ll serve as the primary writer and publicist. Working closely with the legal team, you’ll translate complex arguments into accessible, compelling content that serves multiple audiences—from policymakers and journalists to grassroots supporters and potential future clients. In short: you’ll make our most important work impossible to ignore.

In practice, your specific job duties will likely include:

• Writing and updating case pages, press releases, blog posts, and emails to promote your assigned litigation and policy work
• Partnering with attorneys to clarify messaging, track case developments, and deliver assets quickly and consistently
• Managing timelines, deadlines, and content pipelines for your portfolio of cases, including launches and major milestones
• Conducting interviews with clients to understand and communicate the human stakes behind each legal fight
• Collaborating with the Media and Digital teams to align your content with audience, platform, and outreach strategy
• Participating in weekly case messaging and prioritization meetings to stay ahead of the news cycle and litigation calendar
• Supporting organization-wide campaign efforts, major wins, and rapid-response initiatives as needed

This role is ideal for someone with:

• At least 3+ years of experience writing for public-facing audiences in a fast-paced newsroom, agency, or advocacy environment (but we care more about what you’ve done than how long you’ve done it)
• Strong editorial instincts and the ability to write quickly, cleanly, and with a clear point of view
• A portfolio that shows skill in storytelling, message framing, and translating complex material for general audiences
• Experience managing multiple projects at once—and thriving under deadlines
• A passion for individual liberty, constitutional law, and helping real people fight back against government overreach
• A team-first attitude, curiosity, and a commitment to getting the story right

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.

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:

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

• Cover letter including:
  • An introductory paragraph(s) explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants
  • Salary requirements
• Resume
• A writing sample, such as a portfolio or published work that highlights your writing ability

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.