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About the Role
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek a Staff Attorney to support and conduct significant, high-visibility litigation and provide legal advice on issues such as pending legislation and regulatory matters. This role is crucial for protecting and expanding access to sexual and reproductive health care in a rapidly shifting post-Roe environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and/or support litigation in state and federal courts across the country.
- Provide legal advice on pending legislation, regulatory, and/or other policy matters.
- Advise clients in navigating a rapidly shifting post-Roe environment.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners on litigation and related strategies.
- Support the career development of interns and paralegals.
- Contribute to L&L’s ongoing work to center communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited U.S. law school required.
- Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC.
- 2 – 6 years of legal experience.
- Creative, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Enjoy working with others to solve complex policy problems impacting Planned Parenthood and patients.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills across a variety of employees and outside partners.
- Established interest in public interest work, sexual and reproductive health and rights is a plus, but not mandatory.
- Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively about legal issues.
- Ability to provide first-rate legal counsel to partners at all levels, including executive team and senior leaders.
- Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with fellow attorneys, staff, and clients.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice.
- Excellent judgment and proven experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations.
- Commitment to providing professional and timely legal advice and services to all clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complicated legal concepts into accessible language.
- Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, highly innovative, and rapidly changing environment.
- Maintain and develop strong collaborative relationships with teams.
Skills
- Legal advice
- Litigation
- Public policy
- Research
- Analysis
- Problem-solving
- Strategic thinking
- Creative thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Collaboration
Location
- New York
- Washington, DC
Work Type
- Full-time
- Travel 0-10% domestic
Experience Level
- 2-6 years of legal experience
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Salary/Compensations
- $123,000 - $150,000 a year
About the Company
- Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education.
- Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care.
- Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S.
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
- The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
- The Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.
Equal Opportunity
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program.
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.