Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Goldwater Institute is looking for a Litigator to join our team. The attorney will litigate a wide range of cases, including under state constitutions, in an effort to protect individual rights and advance constitutionally limited government. To qualify for this position, the attorney must have two or more years of litigation experience, including preferably some appellate or clerkship experience. Attorneys with more significant litigation experience are also encouraged to apply. The Litigator must exhibit strong written and verbal advocacy skills, have first-chair experience in evidentiary hearings and depositions, and have a collegial attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and second-chair cases
• Provide litigation support
• Write articles and engage in media outlets
• Assist as a team player in Institute functions and activities

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active member of the Arizona State Bar
• At least two years litigation experience, including first-chair experience in evidentiary hearings, depositions, and preferably some appellate experience
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understand and embrace the Institute’s mission and public policy objectives
• Collegial attitude, strong work ethic, and sense of humor

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary expectations to [email protected].

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. No phone calls, please.

Company Description

The Goldwater Institute is a free-market public policy research and litigation organization that is dedicated to empowering all Americans to live freer, happier lives. We accomplish real results for liberty by working in state courts, legislatures, and communities nationwide to advance, defend, and strengthen the freedom guaranteed by the constitutions of the United States and the fifty states.

Goldwater offers competitive salaries, bonuses and benefits including employer-paid group health insurance, health savings accounts, 403(b) plan with an employer match, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, and generous vacation and leave policies.

Company Description

The Goldwater Institute is a free-market public policy research and litigation organization that is dedicated to empowering all Americans to live freer, happier lives. We accomplish real results for liberty by working in state courts, legislatures, and communities nationwide to advance, defend, and strengthen the freedom guaranteed by the constitutions of the United States and the fifty states.\r\n\r\nGoldwater offers competitive salaries, bonuses and benefits including employer-paid group health insurance, health savings accounts, 403(b) plan with an employer match, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, and generous vacation and leave policies.