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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.

Environment and Natural Resources roots itself in the belief that human creativity, unleashed through liberty, solves problems and expands the world’s potential. We defend the freedom to use public and private land productively by protecting constitutional limits on government power and promoting abundance through innovation. At PLF, we believe human ingenuity is the ultimate resources.

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.

Property Rights Attorney

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

You: An entrepreneurial freedom fighter with a passion for property rights in courtrooms across the nation. You work with experienced attorneys to find and win cutting-edge property rights cases in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. You work as a part of a collaborative team, but are also self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. You are eager to learn, relentless, and a focused professional.

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 against the little guys, backed by seemingly endless resources. But fortunately, 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 property rights swashbucklers 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 in the Court. We also are actively litigating more than a hundred cases in trial and appellate courtrooms across the country.

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 courtroom lawyer in PLF’s Property Rights Practice Group, working alongside a dedicated team to find and litigate cases. We take our cases to state and federal courts at every level. From Nollan to Koontz to Knick to Wilkins, Cedar Point Nursery, and Tyler, PLF’s property rights litigation is unparalleled. You will help find and win the next important property rights case, with the goal of becoming recognized as a nationwide leader in property rights litigation. You will also occasionally have opportunities to speak at conferences or with the media about your cases or important property rights issues.

You will be a key contributor to PLF’s Property Rights practice group. You will work in teams with your fellow lawyers, growing in your expertise and knowledge and elevating the team’s efforts to defend the right to own, keep, and use private property. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute. At PLF, you will be at the forefront of shaping property rights for all Americans.

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

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

• Winning property rights cases! Finding, developing, and litigating important property rights cases in all levels of courtrooms, nationwide.
• Working with other attorneys to develop and litigate PLF’s property rights cases to protect the constitutional rights of Americans.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of litigation experience or equivalent, such as judicial clerkship experience
• Passion to litigate property rights cases
• A deep understanding of the moral and constitutional basis for property rights is a huge plus
• A track record of successful legal work
• Outstanding interpersonal communications skills
• A knowledge of, and passion for, the ideas of freedom and individual liberty
• The ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% to 30% of your time

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 position is particularly suited for a lawyer who would like to be in one of our offices, or who is a focused and relentless self-starter eager to take advantage of our cross-country virtual office environment by proactively collaborating and communicating with colleagues, clients, and other professionals.

Salary Range and Benefits:

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. To learn more about the starting salary range and benefits options, please apply.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials:

• Your resume or C.V., 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; your letter should detail your courtroom experience, including any experience in trial preparation and civil discovery.
• A recent legal writing sample, no longer than 10 pages, that demonstrates your analytical and advocacy skills.

Case Publicist

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

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 law, policy, 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 21 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 a PLF Case Publicist, you’ll support a portfolio of cases and policy initiatives from filing through resolution. You’ll research facts, draft written content, and coordinate timelines to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Working closely with the legal team and the communications 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:

• Drafting and updating case pages, press releases, and blog posts to promote PLF’s litigation and policy work
• Tracking case developments and delivering assets quickly and consistently
• Adding content to website
• 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
• Tracking case ingests and case development needs in project management software (Asana)

This role is ideal for someone with:

• Demonstrated 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 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
• Comfort reading legal filings, court opinions, and policy documents to extract facts and storylines for general audiences.

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. Working from the Arlington, Virginia, office is a plus for this role, although candidates will be considered for work from any office or home office.

Minimal travel required, including attendance at annual staff retreats (locations vary) and occasional press conferences. We take work-life balance seriously with our generous paid leave and flextime policies. We have a flexible, collaborative, and collegial work culture. We take pride in investing in your future and encouraging 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.

Salary range and benefits:

PLF is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent nationwide and offers a total compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) company contribution, life and disability insurance, paid leave and wellness leave, and 3 weeks of paid time off. This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary range of $60,000–$80,000 This is a wide salary range; compensation will be commensurate with experience. Exceptions may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience, education, professional background, or proven results in previous roles. Salary negotiations and details on PLF’s benefits package will be discussed with finalist candidates.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials:

• 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 writing sample, such as a portfolio or published work that highlights your writing ability

We kindly ask that candidates refrain from contacting us directly regarding this role. To ensure a fair and consistent review process, only applications submitted through this job posting will be considered. We appreciate your interest in joining PLF!

Separation of Powers Attorney (3-6 years)

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

You: An entrepreneurial freedom fighter with a passion for the separation of powers and liberty. You want to find and win cutting-edge constitutional cases across the country. You want to fight the administrative state. You are a natural leader who will help elevate PLF attorneys to be the best litigators in the nation.

Them: Federal and state agencies that are abusing their power and stripping Americans of their rights. There’s no shortage of agencies that ignore the Constitution’s separation of powers. But fortunately, abusive government is most vulnerable when countered by individuals who act strategically and nimbly, take calculated risks, and are confident in, and passionate for, the cause—the very sort of swashbucklers who work 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 21 litigated at the Court—including three victories last term. We also have nearly two hundred active cases across the nation.

We are a next-generation public interest law firm. That 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 Separation of Powers practice group. Your ideas will help shape PLF strategy by identifying and litigating emerging separation of powers theories. You will give speeches, appear in media, and publish op-eds and scholarly articles on cutting edge issues in administrative and constitutional law.

You will work on teams with other top-notch attorneys, applying your skills, knowledge, and passion every day. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute. You will be at the leading edge of Constitutional law in America.

In a nutshell, we’re seeking experienced attorneys to help us continue our legacy of success. You must be passionate about liberty, the Constitution, and fighting the administrative state, confident and magnanimous, and a bold and relentless freedom fighter.

Your specific job duties will include:

• Generating and litigating high-impact cases: As an experienced litigator, you will take ownership of established cases while also developing and driving your own. We want confident self-starters who think big and aim high.
• Setting the Agenda: Every attorney on the team helps develop successful strategies so we can keep the victories coming.
• Advocating for separation of powers: We win in the courts of law and in the court of public opinion. You will speak with organizations, trade groups, academics, students and the public to advance our strategic goals. (A deep knowledge of the moral and constitutional basis for the Constitution’s structural protections is a huge plus.)
• Writing persuasively for all audiences: You will write briefs, op-eds, journal articles, blog posts, and more.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• 3-6 years of experience
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• A knowledge of, and passion for, the ideas of freedom and individual liberty
• A strong work ethic
• A willingness to travel
• Litigation experience
• A clerkship or work with a state or federal agency

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.

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.

Salary Range and Benefits:

To learn more about the starting salary range and benefits options, please apply.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should fill out the questionnaire and submit the following application materials:

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

Separation of Powers Attorney (7+ years)

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

You: An entrepreneurial freedom fighter with a passion for the separation of powers and liberty. You want to find and win cutting-edge constitutional cases across the country. You want to fight the administrative state. You are a natural leader who will help elevate PLF attorneys to be the best litigators in the nation.

Them: Federal and state agencies that are abusing their power and stripping Americans of their rights. There’s no shortage of agencies that ignore the Constitution’s separation of powers. But fortunately, abusive government is most vulnerable when countered by individuals who act strategically and nimbly, take calculated risks, and are confident in, and passionate for, the cause—the very sort of swashbucklers who work 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 21 litigated at the Court—including three victories last term. We also have nearly two hundred active cases across the nation.

We are a next-generation public interest law firm. That 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 Separation of Powers practice group. Your ideas will help shape PLF strategy by identifying and litigating emerging separation of powers theories. You will give speeches, appear in media, and publishop-eds and scholarly articles on cutting edge issues in administrative and constitutional law.

You will work on teams with other top-notch attorneys, applying your skills, knowledge, and passion every day. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute. You will be at the leading edge of Constitutional law in America.

In a nutshell, we’re seeking experienced attorneys to help us continue our legacy of success. You must be passionate about liberty, the Constitution, and fighting the administrative state, confident and magnanimous, and a bold and relentless freedom fighter.

Your specific job duties will include:

• Generating and litigating high-impact cases: As an experienced litigator, you will take ownership of established cases while also developing and driving your own. We want confident self-starters who think big and aim high.
• Setting the Agenda: Every attorney on the team helps develop successful strategies so we can keep the victories coming.
• Advocating for separation of powers: We win in the courts of law and in the court of public opinion. You will speak with organizations, trade groups, academics, students and the public to advance our strategic goals. (A deep knowledge of the moral and constitutional basis for the Constitution’s structural protections is a huge plus.)
• Writing persuasively for all audiences: You will write briefs, op-eds, journal articles, blog posts, and more.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• 7+ years of experience
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• A knowledge of, and passion for, the ideas of freedom and individual liberty
• A strong work ethic
• A willingness to travel
• Litigation experience
• A clerkship or work with a state or federal agency

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.

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.

Salary Range and Benefits:

To learn more about the starting salary range and benefits options, please apply.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should fill out the questionnaire and submit the following application materials:

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

State Policy Analyst

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

You: An experienced legislative drafter and legal researcher committed to the cause of liberty with a track record of finding creative solutions to legislative drafting and research questions. Your role is to research, develop, and draft bills that protect liberty and individual rights. You are fascinated by the legislative process and are excited by the opportunity to support our policy team to make our reform proposals a reality.

Them: Regulatory bureaucrats, mayors, governors, legislators, and others in federal and state agencies undermining or denying Americans’ 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 effective 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 21 cases litigated before the Court. We also have more than a hundred 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 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.

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

As a member of the State Policy team, you will work with all PLF’s capabilities—litigation, strategic research, coalitions, and communications—to develop both model policies and actual legislation that advance liberty and individual rights. You will draft legislation, model bills, one-pagers, research memos, and blogs and op-eds supporting our mission and vision.

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

• Working with PLF litigators and the policy team to draft innovative policy solutions to prevent pernicious discrimination, promote economic opportunity, fight the administrative state, protect property rights, and expand energy abundance
• Conducting legal research to support policy drafting
• Drafting one-pagers and other supporting documentation for PLF’s model policies
• Reviewing legislation and providing technical support to the state policy team
• Occasional travel (approximately 5%)

This role is ideal for someone with:

• At least 1-3 years of experience drafting legislation
• A law degree or extensive knowledge of the law and public policy
• Knowledge of and a principled passion for individual liberty, one that transcends private or other political interests
• Proof of strong writing and research skills

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.

Compensation:

The target annual salary range for this role is $85,000 – $90,000.

To Apply:

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

• Your resume, including your experience in legislative engagement 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 work samples: 1) legislation you have authored; and 2) policy advocacy written for a general audience.

Litigation Fellowship, Environment & Natural Resources (Fall 2027)

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

This posting is for the Environment & Natural Resources group. Please note that each practice area has a separate application. Please only apply to the one you’re most interested in.

You: A recent law-school graduate, a confident and entrepreneurial freedom fighter with a passion for battling onerous government. You’re looking for an opportunity to work with the best liberty lawyers in the nation, immerse yourself in the nuts-and-bolts of public-interest law, and study the legal and philosophical principles of the liberty movement.

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 21 cases litigated at the Court. We have nearly 200 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:

The PLF Litigation Fellowship is a year-long fellowship position for recent law-school graduates. You will assist the Environment & Natural Resources team in ongoing cases, learn to develop a public interest case from the ground up, receive hands-on training in research and writing, and study the classical liberal principles that guide our work. You will also be encouraged and expected to take on additional challenges, including legal research projects and communications efforts.

You will work on teams with junior and senior attorneys, adding your skills and perspective to elevate our ability to win important victories for liberty. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute your ideas. You will be at the forefront of shaping the law for all Americans.

In a nutshell, we’re seeking a new lawyer who’s passionate about individual liberty, property rights, and administrative law, someone who is confident and magnanimous, and someone who is a bold and relentless freedom fighter.

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

• Working closely with attorneys to develop precedent-setting cases
• Actively participating throughout all stages of a case, from pre-litigation to discovery and appellate work
• Drafting briefs, comment letters, and research memoranda

This role is ideal for someone with:

• A passion for liberty and excited to get a crash-course in public-interest law
• A demonstrated interest in environmental law
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• A knowledge of and passion for the ideas of freedom and individual liberty
• Excellent legal research and writing skills

General Information

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Our mission comes to life through four practice areas: Property Rights, Equality & Opportunity, Separation of Powers, and Environment & Natural Resources.

Our Environment and Natural Resources practice roots itself in the belief that human creativity, unleashed through liberty, solves problems and expands the world’s potential. We defend the freedom to use public and private land productively by protecting constitutional limits on government power and promoting abundance through innovation. 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. Approximately half of the staff work from home across the country. Litigation Fellows will get the richest experience by spending a few days each week in our Arlington, VA office, though remote participation is also available.

This is a full-time, one-year fellowship for recent law school graduates, beginning September 1, 2027. Fellows will receive a salary of $100,000 and will be eligible for consideration for a permanent position upon successful completion of the program.

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 positively shape the future of our country and restore real limits on government power. Join us.

To Apply:

We will be accepting applications from August 14 to November 1. With only two spots available per practice area and strong interest expected, we encourage candidates to apply early. Our goal is to extend all offers by January. If you believe you’re a good fit, please submit the following application materials:

• 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 application is for a fellowship within the Environment & Natural Resources practice group; we ask that you apply only once — to the group you’re most excited about. If you’d like to be considered for other practice areas as well, you’ll have a chance to indicate that within your application.

Litigation Fellowship, Equality & Opportunity (Fall 2027)

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

You: A recent law-school graduate, a confident and entrepreneurial freedom fighter with a passion for battling onerous government. You’re looking for an opportunity to work with the best liberty lawyers in the nation, immerse yourself in the nuts-and-bolts of public-interest law, and study the legal and philosophical principles of the liberty movement.

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 21 cases litigated at the Court. We have nearly 200 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:

The PLF Litigation Fellowship is a year-long fellowship position for recent law-school graduates. You will assist the Equality & Opportunity team in ongoing cases, learn to develop a public interest case from the ground up, receive hands-on training in research and writing, and study the classical liberal principles that guide our work. You will also be encouraged and expected to take on additional challenges, including legal research projects and communications efforts.

You will work on teams with junior and senior attorneys, adding your skills and perspective to elevate our ability to win important victories for liberty. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute your ideas. You will be at the forefront of shaping the law for all Americans.

In a nutshell, we’re seeking a new lawyer who’s passionate about individual liberty, property rights, and administrative law, someone who is confident and magnanimous, and someone who is a bold and relentless freedom fighter.

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

• Working closely with attorneys to develop precedent-setting cases.
• Actively participating throughout all stages of a case, from pre-litigation public records requests to discovery and appellate work, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Drafting briefs, comment letters, and research memoranda.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• A passion for liberty and excited to get a crash-course in public-interest law.
• A demonstrated interest in equal protection and economic liberty under the 14th Amendment.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
• A knowledge of and passion for the ideas of freedom and individual liberty.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.

General Information

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Our mission comes to life through four practice areas: Property Rights, Equality & Opportunity, Separation of Powers, and Environment & Natural Resources.

Our Environment and Natural Resources practice roots itself in the belief that human creativity, unleashed through liberty, solves problems and expands the world’s potential. We defend the freedom to use public and private land productively by protecting constitutional limits on government power and promoting abundance through innovation. 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. Approximately half of the staff work from home across the country. Litigation Fellows will get the richest experience by spending a few days each week in our Arlington, VA office, though remote participation is also available.

This is a full-time, one-year fellowship for recent law school graduates, beginning September 1, 2027. Fellows will receive a salary of $100,000 and will be eligible for consideration for a permanent position upon successful completion of the program.

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 positively shape the future of our country and restore real limits on government power. Join us.

To Apply:

We will be accepting applications from August 14 to November 1. With only two spots available per practice area and strong interest expected, we encourage candidates to apply early. Our goal is to extend all offers by January. If you believe you’re a good fit, please submit the following application materials:

• 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 application is for a fellowship within the Environment & Natural Resources practice group; we ask that you apply only once — to the group you’re most excited about. If you’d like to be considered for other practice areas as well, you’ll have a chance to indicate that within your application.

Litigation Fellowship, Property Rights (Fall 2027)

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

This posting is for the Property Rights practice area. Please note that each practice area has a separate application. Please only apply to the one you’re most interested in.

You: A recent law-school graduate, a confident and entrepreneurial freedom fighter with a passion for battling onerous government. You’re looking for an opportunity to work with the best liberty lawyers in the nation, immerse yourself in the nuts-and-bolts of public-interest law, and study the legal and philosophical principles of the liberty movement.

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 21 cases litigated at the Court. We have nearly 200 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:

The PLF Litigation Fellowship is a year-long fellowship position for recent law-school graduates. You will assist the Property Rights team in ongoing cases, learn to develop a public interest case from the ground up, receive hands-on training in research and writing, and study the classical liberal principles that guide our work. You will also be encouraged and expected to take on additional challenges, including legal research projects and communications efforts.

You will work on teams with junior and senior attorneys, adding your skills and perspective to elevate our ability to win important victories for liberty. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute your ideas. You will be at the forefront of shaping the law for all Americans.

In a nutshell, we’re seeking a new lawyer who’s passionate about individual liberty and property rights, someone who is both confident and willing to learn, and someone who is a bold and relentless freedom fighter.

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

• Working closely with attorneys to develop precedent-setting cases
• Actively participating throughout all stages of a case for both trial cases and appellate cases, including work on pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial and appellate briefing, and oral argument
• Drafting briefs, comment letters, and research memoranda

This role is ideal for someone with:

• A passion for liberty and excited to get a crash-course in public-interest law
• A passion for and demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, constitutional property law
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• A knowledge of and passion for the ideas of freedom and individual liberty
• Excellent legal research and writing skills

General Information

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Our mission comes to life through four practice areas: Property Rights, Equality & Opportunity, Separation of Powers, and Environment & Natural Resources.

Our Environment and Natural Resources practice roots itself in the belief that human creativity, unleashed through liberty, solves problems and expands the world’s potential. We defend the freedom to use public and private land productively by protecting constitutional limits on government power and promoting abundance through innovation. 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. Approximately half of the staff work from home across the country. Litigation Fellows will get the richest experience by spending a few days each week in our Arlington, VA office, though remote participation is also available.

This is a full-time, one-year fellowship for recent law school graduates, beginning September 1, 2027. Fellows will receive a salary of $100,000 and will be eligible for consideration for a permanent position upon successful completion of the program.

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 positively shape the future of our country and restore real limits on government power. Join us.

To Apply:

We will be accepting applications from August 14 to November 1. With only two spots available per practice area and strong interest expected, we encourage candidates to apply early. Our goal is to extend all offers by January. If you believe you’re a good fit, please submit the following application materials:

• 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 application is for a fellowship within the Environment & Natural Resources practice group; we ask that you apply only once — to the group you’re most excited about. If you’d like to be considered for other practice areas as well, you’ll have a chance to indicate that within your application.

Litigation Fellowship, Separation of Powers (Fall 2027)

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

This posting is for the Separation of Powers practice area. Please note that each practice area has a separate application. Please only apply to the one you’re most interested in.

You: A recent law-school graduate, a confident and entrepreneurial freedom fighter with a passion for battling onerous government. You’re looking for an opportunity to work with the best liberty lawyers in the nation, immerse yourself in the nuts-and-bolts of public-interest law, and study the legal and philosophical principles of the liberty movement.

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 21 cases litigated at the Court. We have nearly 200 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:

The PLF Litigation Fellowship is a year-long fellowship position for recent law-school graduates. You will assist the Separation of Powers team in ongoing cases, learn to develop a public interest case from the ground up, receive hands-on training in research and writing, and study the classical liberal principles that guide our work. You will also be encouraged and expected to take on additional challenges, including legal research projects and communications efforts.

You will work on teams with junior and senior attorneys, adding your skills and perspective to elevate our ability to win important victories for liberty. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute your ideas. You will be at the forefront of shaping the law for all Americans.

In a nutshell, we’re seeking a new lawyer who’s passionate about individual liberty, property rights, and administrative law, someone who is confident and magnanimous, and someone who is a bold and relentless freedom fighter.

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

• Conducting legal research to support the development of precedent-setting cases
• Helping generate new cases by identifying and speaking with potential clients
• Actively participating throughout all stages of a case, from pre-litigation to discovery and appellate work
• Drafting briefs, comment letters, and research memoranda

This role is ideal for someone with:

• A passion for liberty and excited to get a crash-course in public-interest law
• A demonstrated interest in the Separation of Powers
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
• A knowledge of and passion for the ideas of freedom and individual liberty
• Excellent legal research and writing skills

General Information

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Our mission comes to life through four practice areas: Property Rights, Equality & Opportunity, Separation of Powers, and Environment & Natural Resources.

Our Environment and Natural Resources practice roots itself in the belief that human creativity, unleashed through liberty, solves problems and expands the world’s potential. We defend the freedom to use public and private land productively by protecting constitutional limits on government power and promoting abundance through innovation. 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. Approximately half of the staff work from home across the country. Litigation Fellows will get the richest experience by spending a few days each week in our Arlington, VA office, though remote participation is also available.

This is a full-time, one-year fellowship for recent law school graduates, beginning September 1, 2027. Fellows will receive a salary of $100,000 and will be eligible for consideration for a permanent position upon successful completion of the program.

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 positively shape the future of our country and restore real limits on government power. Join us.

To Apply:

We will be accepting applications from August 14 to November 1. With only two spots available per practice area and strong interest expected, we encourage candidates to apply early. Our goal is to extend all offers by January. If you believe you’re a good fit, please submit the following application materials:

• 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 application is for a fellowship within the Environment & Natural Resources practice group; we ask that you apply only once — to the group you’re most excited about. If you’d like to be considered for other practice areas as well, you’ll have a chance to indicate that within your application.

General Application

Fully Remote • Work from Anywhere in the U.S.

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.