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Senior Litigation Attorney
Freedom Foundation – Olympia, WA or Dallas, TX (Other Locations Considered)
Freedom Foundation has retained the recruiting firm Big Fish on this search. Please contact Angel Fimbres-Barcelo at angel@recruitbigfish.com for any questions or referrals regarding the role.
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About the Role:
Freedom Foundation is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its national team focused on public-sector labor reform. This attorney will lead and support high-impact litigation efforts aimed at protecting workers' rights and limiting the influence of government unions.
Reporting to the Chief Litigation Counsel, this role involves both strategic legal work and hands-on litigation across First Amendment, administrative, civil rights, and open government issues. The Foundation prefers candidates based in Olympia, WA or Dallas, TX, but may consider other locations for exceptional talent.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support litigation in federal/state courts and administrative agencies to challenge violations of workers' rights
Draft legal opinions, briefs, analyses, articles, memos, and blog posts
Collaborate with internal teams to advance labor reform and legal strategy
Communicate legal efforts to supporters, media, and the public
Advise staff on legal matters tied to outreach and messaging
Build relationships with allied legal groups and external attorneys
Represent the Foundation at public events and speaking engagements
Qualifications:
5+ years of intensive litigation experience strongly preferred
Licensed to practice in at least one state where the Foundation operates
Strong legal research and writing skills
Demonstrated alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values
Comfortable managing an independent caseload while working collaboratively
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven team
Compensation:
Freedom Foundation offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and a retirement program, commensurate with experience.
