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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.

Coalitions Manager

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

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

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

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

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

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

When we say “manager,” we mean it! In this role, you’ll be responsible for coalitions for our Separation of Powers practice. You’ll create, maintain, and leverage groups of stakeholders who can support PLF’s litigation, legislative campaigns, and research development. In addition to maintaining strong relationships with policy allies at the federal, state, and local levels, you’ll work to develop relationships with industry, academic, legal, and grassroots organizations.   You’ll work across the firm to identify and capitalize on opportunities for PLF to advance the national conversation in both your area of focus and the organization more broadly. In essence, you’re responsible for ensuring that PLF is a preferred partner, advancing our cases, policies, and research, and raising our organizational profile among key audiences.   You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date information on outreach contacts and will work with the Coalitions Director to make data-driven updates to our partnership.

In practice, your specific job duties will likely include: 

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

This role is ideal for someone with:

• Two or more years of experience in external relations, policy, working on the Hill or state legislature, or similar.
• Demonstrated interest in current cultural and policy conversations.
• A keen strategic mind capable of identifying, pitching, and managing opportunities for partnership.
• Knowledge and familiarity with nonprofit, business, trade association, grassroots, and legislator groups.
• Passion for working with people of all ideological backgrounds, from every walk of life.
• A positive and proactive solutions-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the year.

Knowledge of law isn’t required, although it’s certainly a plus.

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, CA; Arlington, VA; and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, although approximately half of the staff works from home across the country. The ability to work from the Arlington, VA, office is required for this role.

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

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.

Events Coordinator

You: A detail oriented, quick-thinking events professional who wants to design experiences that raise awareness and inspire support for important constitutional issues. You enjoy coordinating complex projects across the finish line and are an expert at channeling your creativity and determination into tangible projects like events. In short, you are confident, you are relentless, you elevate others, and you are a freedom fighter—the core values of Pacific Legal Foundation.

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

Us: We fight back. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nation’s first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. PLF has an unmatched record in the U.S. Supreme Court, with 18 victories out of 20 cases 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.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• At least two years of event planning or professional experience directly related to the responsibilities of the role (i.e., in a customer-focused industry). Internship experience qualifies.
• Experience managing complex projects involving both internal and external stakeholders.
• A propensity for offering solutions and asking questions, rather than remaining idle.
• An ability to multi-task and pay attention to details in an intense and highly visible work setting.
• A self-starter’s mentality and a can-do attitude that thrives under pressure.
• A team-oriented, customer service mindset—ready and willing to assist others.
• Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office suite preferred.

Day to day, here’s what you’ll do:

• Collaborate across PLF teams to execute events ranging from webinars and networking receptions to complex, multi-day seminars and conferences.
• Develop and implement new ideas to level up event experiences.
• Manage on-site execution to ensure events run smoothly and exceed attendee expectations.
• Coordinate event materials and manage inventory.
• Serve as an external-facing representative of Pacific Legal Foundation at network conferences and events.
• Travel to PLF events up to 30% of the year (may include weekends).

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. This role would be required to work out of the Arlington office at least twice a week.

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter. The résumé should have the usual: your professional experience, as well as your academic credentials. The cover letter should explain why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and what distinguishes you from typical applicants.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we can contact only those to whom we can offer an interview. No phone calls please.

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.

Programs Manager

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

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

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

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

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

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

You’ll work across the company to identify and capitalize on opportunities for PLF to advance the national conversation on our areas of expertise. Then, you’ll be responsible for designing programming that spurs deep discussion, inspires attendees to action, and invites program participants to carefully consider complex legal and policy issues. In essence, your job is to design industry-leading conversations about some of our country’s most pressing issues.

You’ll work in collaboration with the Events Director to develop a comprehensive portfolio of programming that advances PLF’s legal, public education, and legislative goals. This includes both in-person and virtual programming ranging from hour-long webinars to multi-day conferences and seminars. While the Events Director oversees the logistics, budget, and measurement side of things, you’ll own the content and curriculum.

In practice, your specific job duties will likely include:

• Designing PLF hosted events, with a particular emphasis on programming-heavy events
• Identifying opportunities for new PLF programming across our issue areas, with an eye towards engaging the full spectrum of our target audience segments
• Developing program proposals, including: event descriptions, agendas, and speaker line-ups
• Working with external partners to develop PLF topics and curriculum for their events and conferences
• Providing on-site support for in-person events as needed

This role is ideal for someone with:

• At least 3 years of experience in program management, curriculum development, or events.
• The ability to problem solve and boil down complex legal concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, contemporary legal and policy issues—as well as thought leaders in these areas.
• Comfortable with 30% travel

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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

TO APPLY:

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

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

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

Separation of Powers Litigation Fellowship

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

You: 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 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 100 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 Nondelegation Fellowship is a year-long fellowship position for recent law school graduates and attorneys interested in collaborating with PLF litigators to develop compelling nondelegation cases that challenge regulations causing problems for ordinary Americans. In this role, you will develop public interest cases from the ground up, receive abundant hands-on research and legal-writing opportunities, and hone other skills of critical importance to public interest lawyers. You will also gain expertise in regulatory issues and statutory regimes, and expand your professional network as you reach out to individuals, businesses, and organizations affected by regulation.

You will work on teams with junior and senior attorneys, adding your skills and perspective to elevate our team’s ability to build and ultimately win important victories for liberty. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute. 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 separation of powers, 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:

• Researching regulatory issues and the statutory authorities that federal agencies rely on when promulgating impactful rules.
• Developing public interest cases with all that entails—including outreach to parties and organizations affected by regulation, research, drafting legal memoranda, and other case-launch materials.

This role is ideal for someone with: 

• A passion for liberty and interest in developing a career in public interest law
• A demonstrated interest in separation of powers, and regulatory issues generally
• 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. 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, though approximately half of the staff work from home across the country.

This is a one-year, full-time position. 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:

If you think you might be a good fit, submit the following application materials at the link provided.

• 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.

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.