Careers

Separation of Powers Attorney

Work From Anywhere in the U.S.

You: An entrepreneurial freedom fighter with a passion for, and experience in, administrative law or civil litigation. You find and win cutting-edge civil rights cases across the country. You will become a national spokesperson for separation of powers—you will speak at conferences, engage the media, and publish scholarship on the structural protections of the Constitution, agency abuse, and the proper role of government. You will fight the administrative state. You are a self-starter, natural leader, and willing collaborator 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: Federal and state agencies that are abusing their power and stripping Americans of their rights every day. There’s no shortage of agencies that ignore the constitutional separation of powers. 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 litigated at the Court—including THREE victories last term. 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 will generate and lead high-profile cases in PLF’s Separation of Powers Program. PLF’s separation of powers litigation is unparalleled. We’ve won multiple cases before the Supreme Court, guaranteeing individuals their day in court when faced with ruinous fines or even criminal liability. In the past year alone, our Separation of Powers litigators have won cases: wholly eliminating agency deference in Ohio, enjoining a federal minimum-wage regulation, and stopping the CFPB from exceeding its authority.

You will find and win the next important Supreme Court case enforcing individuals’ rights through the Constitution’s structural protections. Your ideas will help shape PLF strategy by identifying and litigating emerging separation of powers theories. And you will be recognized as a nationwide leader on administrative and constitutional law: 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 Constitution for all Americans.

In a nutshell, we’re seeking someone who’s passionate about liberty, the Constitution, 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 likely will include:

• Finding, developing, litigating—and winning—important separation of powers cases.
• Advocating for separation of powers both philosophically and practically. Speaking with organizations, trade groups, academia, and media to advance PLF’s strategic goals. (A deep knowledge of the moral and constitutional basis for the Constitution’s structural protections is a huge plus.)
• Writing persuasive pieces for both scholarly and lay audiences. Drafting op-eds, journal articles, and blog posts.
• Leading and joining other attorneys into battle and helping to set the agenda of the next years of PLF’s separation of powers program.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• Experience litigating administrative law and/or civil rights cases
• A track record of successful litigation
• Outstanding interpersonal communications skills
• A knowledge of, and passion for, the ideas of freedom and individual liberty
• A willingness to travel

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. You can work physically in any of our offices or request to work virtually.

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

How to Apply

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

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

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

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Senior Manager of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: Stephanie@talentmarket.org.

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

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

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

Media Manager

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your focus area will be PLF’s property rights program—defending the right to productively use private property without undue government interference.

The Media Manager position can be based in our Arlington, VA office or remotely. Remote candidates will be required at times to visit the Arlington office when needed. 

This role reports to the Media Director.

Your specific job duties will likely include:

• Building and maintaining friendly and productive relationships with reporters, bloggers, television bookers and producers, columnists, editorial staff, and legislative communication professionals
• Pitching PLF story ideas to the media
• Handling inbound press inquiries in coordination with the media team
• Tracking and responding to developing stories related to PLF issues
• Organizing press conferences, press availabilities, media briefings, teleconferences, and other press events
• Drafting press releases, advisories, talking points, blog content, position statements, and other written products, as needed
• Being the Scrum master for the media team, facilitating daily Scrum meetings, overseeing effective project management, and ensuring that each team member is on task and has what they need to complete their work, meetings, overseeing effective project management, and ensuring that each team member is on task and has what they need to complete their work.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• At least two years of experience in media relations; previous work with legal or government affairs is a plus
• Excellent communication skills—being able to write and speak concisely and persuasively
• The ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines on time
• A team-oriented, can-do attitude, and the willingness to pitch in however needed
• Experience with Scrum project management, a proven track record as a Scrum master, or a strong understanding of Scrum methodology is preferred
• The ability to travel up to 10%
• Experience using project management software in a team setting (we use Asana)

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. 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 two annual staff retreats (locations vary) and occasional press conferences.

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

To Apply: 

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

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

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

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Outreach Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: bailey@talentmarket.org

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

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

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

Foundation Relations Officer

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

You: A fundraising professional with a passion for liberty and winning. You’re a talented writer and meticulous editor who knows how to compose successful proposals and reports. And now you’re looking to join the grant-seeking efforts of a major organization dedicated to advancing liberty and reining in government overreach.

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 litigated there. We also have more than a hundred active cases across the nation.

PLF is 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. We want to win.

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

You will join PLF’s development team to secure funding from foundations and other grant makers who share our commitment to advancing individual liberty. You’ll apply your well-honed writing and messaging talents to craft successful proposals and reports tailored to the interests and requirements of the funders. To ensure sufficient financial resources for PLF’s ambitious growth plans, you will also use your considerable knowledge of the pro-liberty movement and likeminded foundations to identify and secure grants from new potential funders. As part of our grants team, you will compose letters, proposals, and reports, review and approve drafts, perform research, and meet with funders. You will have the latitude to think big and the resources to execute.

PLF wants you to be relentless, confident, and show passion toward individual liberty, freedom, and taking down the big, bad guy.

Summary:

The Foundation Relations Officer plays a key role in PLF’s development team efforts to secure funding from foundations and other grant makers who share our commitment to advancing individual liberty.

Primary Job Duties:

• Draft grant proposals (including letters of inquiry) and reports tailored to the specific needs and interests of grant funders.
• Revise proposals and grants after the review process and prepare them for final submission.
• Ensure timely completion of grant drafts and submissions.
• Work closely with PLF’s program staff (Litigation, Policy, Research, Scholarship, Communications, Outreach) to define projects for grant proposals. This includes developing and tracking project metrics and milestones for reporting purposes.
• Coordinate with PLF’s finance staff to develop project budgets for grant proposals and to track progress for reports.
• With team collaboration, devise and incorporate a plan for research and approach to new foundation prospects.
• In collaboration with the Director of Foundation Relations, Vice President for Development, and other staff as appropriate, craft and regularly refresh overall messaging strategy for use in proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports.
• Travel to meet with funders, prospects, and PLF staff functions (15% of time).

Essential Skills:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills—adept at translating complex ideas into accessible, persuasive copy.
• Strong ability to conceptualize and frame PLF’s work into compelling projects with tangible metrics.
• Solid project management skills to keep drafts moving, meet grant-related deadlines, and keep program staff on track with reporting.
• Familiarity with funders in the pro-liberty space.
• Knowledge of, and passion for, the ideas of freedom and individual liberty.

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 in the court of public opinion.

A national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California; Arlington, Virginia; and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, although half of the staff work from home offices across the country. You may work virtually or in any of our physical offices.

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

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials:

• 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, what distinguishes you from typical applicants, and your salary requirements.

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.

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.

Litigation Fellowship

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Chief Operating Officer

You: An entrepreneurial freedom fighter passionate about strategy, planning, and performance—all the details that make an organization the best it can be. You’re not afraid to open the hood, get your hands dirty, and offer solutions to problems others might find intractable. You’re comfortable behind the scenes, knowing your success fuels everyone’s accomplishments. You are an initiative-taker, natural leader, and willing collaborator who will elevate PLF to achieve its ambition.

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 enthusiastic about 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 litigated at the Court. We also 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:

You’ll be focused on the day-to-day operation of the organization, all while building and maintaining our unique and dynamic internal culture to attract, develop, and retain highly talented staff.

As a key member of the senior management team, you’ll collaborate with the President & CEO, the Board, and other executive leadership to execute on the mission, plans, and policies that shape the future of PLF. You will have a significant focus on organizational effectiveness, financial stewardship, integrating departments, and ensuring the availability of the proper systems, processes, and tools.

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

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

• Overseeing the non-legal daily administration of PLF to ensure effective and efficient operations consistent with the standards, policies, and requirements of the CEO, Board of Trustees, and applicable government and regulatory agencies
  Advising the senior management team in collaborating to craft and support the long-term strategies, policies, and priorities to spur innovation and growth
• Serving as an internal leader of PLF, providing a strong day-to-day presence that promotes our unique organizational culture and values and communicating routinely about organizational goings-on
• Overseeing the management of our Talent & Culture, IT, and Administration departments, setting operational standards to ensure quality work product and efficient operations
• Directly managing three individuals (the heads of the Talent & Culture, IT, and Administration departments)
• Interacting with the Board of Trustees through meetings and periodic reporting
• Collaborating with the Development department on fundraising proposals and reports
• Occasional travel (approximately 15%)

This role is ideal for someone with:

• Demonstrated commitment to the basic principles of PLF’s mission to maximize individual liberty and an understanding of the use of litigation as a means of social change
• Ten years of progressive experience in the operations of a complex, preferably non-profit, organization, with at least some of those years participating as a member of the executive team
• Proven ability as a leader, with strong interpersonal skills, to effectively build and manage internal operations and culture
• Deep understanding of non-profit operations including administration, IT, human resources, finance and fundraising, and the ability to oversee multiple departments
• An ability to lead by conveying vision and passion to inspire action of others
• An entrepreneurial mindset with thoughtful, creative, and innovative problem-solving skills from assessment of the problem to execution of the resolution
• Knowledge of law firm operations (preferred)

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 public interest law firm, 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. The COO is welcome to work virtually or from one of our offices.

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.

Application Process

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

• A cover letter explaining why PLF is the place for you, why you want to fight for liberty, and why you’re a great fit for this role
• Résumé

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

Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, Executive Director of Talent Market, who is managing the search process: claire@talentmarket.org.

Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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