Job Description
Litigation Fellow - Fall 2026: - Seeking passionate and entrepreneurial attorneys with 0-2 years of litigation experience - Fellowship begins in August/September 2026 and runs through August/September 2028 - Full-time position with annual salary of $110K - Opportunity to work in headquarters office in Arlington, VA, as well as Austin, Phoenix, and Seattle offices - Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, a strong background in constitutional law, and a desire to create real-world impact - Judicial clerkship experience preferred - Must be barred in Texas or eligible to waive into the Texas Bar - Flexible work-day schedules, two days each week to work from home, and up to four weeks each year to work from anywhere in the world with WiFi - Superior benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous paid leave, and retirement benefits - Equal opportunity employer, encourages diversity in the workplace - To learn more about culture and benefits, visit Working at IJ page
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (IJ) Position: Litigation Fellow - Fall 2026 Experience: 0-2 years of litigation experience Location: Multiple states (headquarters in Arlington, VA) Employment type: Full-time Salary: $110K annually Duration: August/September 2026-August/September 2028
About the Organization:
- National law firm for liberty, leading public-interest law firm in areas of economic liberty, free speech, private property rights, and educational choice - Attorneys work on cutting-edge constitutional cases, fight against government abuses, and champion individual rights - Encourages diversity in the workplace
Position Overview:
- Seeking passionate and entrepreneurial attorneys with 0-2 years of litigation experience to join as Litigation Fellows - Fellowship begins in August/September 2026 and runs through August/September 2028 - Full-time position with annual salary of $110K - Opportunity to work in headquarters office in Arlington, VA, as well as Austin, Phoenix, and Seattle offices - Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, a strong background in constitutional law, and a desire to create real-world impact - Judicial clerkship experience preferred - Must be barred in Texas or eligible to waive into the Texas Bar
Responsibilities:
- Work with IJ attorneys on creative, intellectually rigorous cases in federal and state courts - Participate in every stage of litigation, working directly with clients - Opportunity to do media writing and appearances, public speaking, grassroots activism, and direct advocacy to policymakers and legislators - Benefit from mentorship opportunities, expert media training, and a supportive and collegial legal work culture
Qualifications:
- Excellent writing and communication skills - Desire to create real-world impact and willingness to push the envelope in strategizing how to win challenging cases - Passion for limiting the size and scope of government power and championing individual rights - Judicial clerkship experience (not required, but strongly preferred) - Must be barred in Texas or eligible to waive into the Texas Bar
Application Process:
- Submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (approximately 10 pages or less, demonstrating best legal analysis) - Later stages of interview process may include additional writing component - Fellowship begins in August/September 2026 and runs through August/September 2028 - Currently also recruiting for spring 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2026 fellowships - Interested candidates outside of these timeframes are still encouraged to apply and specify availability in cover letter
Culture and Benefits:
- Collaborative, intellectual, and fun work culture - Shared commitment to mission and individual clients - Values employees who tackle tough legal issues with creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a can-do attitude - Celebrates wins and bounces back from setbacks quickly - Superior benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous paid leave, and retirement benefits - Flexible work-day schedules, two days each week to work from home, and up to four weeks each year to work from anywhere in the world with WiFi - Equal opportunity employer, encourages diversity in the workplace - To learn more about culture and benefits, visit Working at IJ page
Don't Meet Every Requirement?
- Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - IJ values a diverse workplace and encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if their past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description - You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles within IJ
