Staff Attorney

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the litigation and other work of the Reporters Committee’s Local Legal Initiative attorneys
• Representing journalists and news organizations in litigation and other matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment matters
• Drafting amicus briefs and—depending on the seniority level and experience of the attorney—supervising the work of more junior RCFP attorneys on amicus briefs in cases presenting important newsgathering and First Amendment issues

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, with meaningful, substantive experience in access to judicial records/proceedings, libel/defamation, and other news media matters.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and guide Reporters Committee legal fellows and legal interns
• Sound judgment and the highest level of professional integrity

Compensation:

• RCFP is committed to offering competitive pay and generous benefits, including group medical insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, health-reimbursement accounts, and paid family leave.
• The salary range for this position is $120,200.00 - $133,600.00