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Staff Attorney
- US Chamber of Commerce (Washington, DC)
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About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Litigation Center:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Litigation Center is the litigation arm of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, advocating for free enterprise in the courts. The Litigation Center represents the voice of the business community as amicus curiae and as a party to litigation. We file over 200 amicus briefs in state and federal courts each year. And we bring lawsuits on behalf of the U.S. Chamber to challenge anti-business laws and regulations.
About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce:
If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
Position Overview:
Provide litigation support services to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Litigation Center and its attorneys across amicus and party litigation work.
Responsibilities:
Legal Support
+ Prepare, edit, and proofread legal and case-related materials for accuracy and completeness.
+ Draft, file, and track routine legal and case-related documents, including bar admissions and notices of appearance.
+ Manage litigation intake and updates for amicus requests, briefs, and regulatory litigation.
+ Own and manage internal library of legal documents; design, implement, and maintain various legal resources and processes to increase scale and efficiency.
+ Maintain, manage, and organize the Litigation Center’s case-tracking, internal deadlines, court filings, and other legal-related tracking.
+ Research and track legislative bills and cases for developments and possible Litigation Center involvement.
+ Work closely with attorneys to prioritize legal requests from multiple internal and external stakeholders and provide legal support as needed, including the preparation of reports and the retrieval of court and agency documents.
Events & Communications
+ Assist with marketing and communications, including member and external fundraising materials, website updates, blog, and social media posts.
+ Handle communications with member companies and law firms, other organizations, and Chamber staff.
+ Plan, manage logistics, and provide support for a variety of virtual and in-person events, including out-of-town events and moot courts.
Administrative Duties
+ Perform direct, high-level administrative support to the Executive Vice President and Chief Counsel and other attorneys as assigned.
+ Handle special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
+ J.D. preferred with a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in the legal field.
+ Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Proactively identify issues and solve problems independently.
+ Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
+ Ability to exercise sound judgment, handle confidential information, anticipate needs, work independently and collaboratively, and interact with high-level executives and their staff (both internally and externally).
+ Attitude that no task is too big or small, and enthusiasm for learning and growth.
+ Strong client service ethic.
+ Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
+ An interest in policy, law, and politics, preferred.
The salary range for this position is $107,900.00 to $130,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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