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Litigation Attorney

Institute For Justice · US

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you want public-interest impact litigation at a national libertarian firm, not private-practice volume billing. Location is U.S.-wide, not remote per listing.

Day in the role

As a Litigation Attorney at the Institute for Justice, you would analyze statutes and precedents, gather facts through client and witness interviews, shape strategy for constitutional and economic-liberty cases, and represent clients in court or before agencies—aligned with core lawyer tasks on O*NET 23-1011.00.

Skills to emphasize

Build depth in constitutional and civil litigation: case analysis, evidence development, brief writing, and oral advocacy. Provided cert listings target nursing and do not map to this role—do not treat them as required credentials here.

FAQ from this listing

What does IJ litigate?

Constitutional and economic-liberty matters such as eminent domain, civil forfeiture, and school choice, including high-court work described in its public record.

Is this a remote role?

The listing is U.S.-based with remote flagged off; treat it as non-remote unless IJ states otherwise.

What experience signals fit?

Court or agency representation, strong writing, and comfort with public-interest constitutional litigation rather than pure transactional work.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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Company facts (cached)

Website: ij.org

The Institute for Justice (IJ) is a libertarian non-profit public interest law firm in the United States. As of 2026, IJ has litigated thirteen cases before the United States Supreme Court, winning eleven of them. The cases addressed issues of eminent domain, interstate commerce, public financing for elections, school vouchers, tax credits for private school tuition, civil asset forfeiture, and residency requirements for liquor license. The organization was founded in September 1991. As of 2023, it employed a staff of 157 full-time staff members in Arlington, Virginia and s…

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

LITIGATION ATTORNEY at Institute for Justice in US The Opportunity Institute for Justice, a national law firm dedicated to defending and advancing individual liberty, is seeking a Litigation Attorney. As part of our team, you will work on cutting-edge constitutional cases, fight government abuses such as civil forfeiture and qualified immunity, and champion the rights of individuals in areas like economic liberty, free speech, private property rights, and educational choice. Core Duties Develop legal strategies for high-profile litigation cases Represent clients in federal and state courts Conduct research and prepare legal briefs Collaborate with other attorneys to develop and implement advocacy campaigns Advocate for individual rights through constitutional challenges Qualifications J.D. degree from an accredited law school Licensed to practice law in the United States or willing to obtain licensure At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with litigation experience preferred Strong written and oral communication skills A proven track record of success in constitutional litigation Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment More About Institute for Justice The Institute for Justice is the nation's leading public-interest law firm, focusing on economic liberty, free speech, private property rights, and educational choice. Our attorneys are at the forefront of fighting government abuses and championing individual rights through innovative legal strategies. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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