LLI Attorney

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October 4

⚜️ Louisiana – Remote

Although this job is listed in Louisiana, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $117.3k - $130.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

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Non-profit • Media • Social Impact

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is an organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of journalists and the principles of press freedom. They provide legal resources and support through litigation, amicus briefs, and various initiatives like the Local Legal Initiative and ProJourn. The organization also offers numerous guides to assist journalists in navigating legal issues related to newsgathering, court access, freedom of information, and more. Their work extends to advocating for policies that support press freedom and protect journalists' rights to report without undue restrictions.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 1970

🤝 Non-profit

📱 Media

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Representing Louisiana journalists and news organizations in litigation and other matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment matters; this includes, among other things: intake/case selection and other strategy decisions; drafting correspondence, administrative appeals, pleadings, briefs, and other filings in trial and appellate courts; and appearing on behalf of the clients in state and federal court • Providing counsel to Louisiana journalists on legal issues related to newsgathering, access to information, libel, and privacy • Drafting amicus briefs and—depending on the seniority level and experience of the attorney—supervising the drafting and work of more junior RCFP attorneys on amicus briefs in cases presenting important newsgathering and First Amendment issues in Louisiana • Educating Louisiana journalists about First Amendment and newsgathering rights, including by conducting trainings for journalists and news organizations on media law topics • Responding to hotline inquiries from journalists in Louisiana and working with RCFP communications staff to provide comment to local journalists and news organizations for publication • Working collaboratively with stakeholders in Louisiana and internally at RCFP to promote the LLI and its strategic goals • Depending on the seniority level and experience of the attorney, working with the Vice President of Legal Programs and the Director of the Local Legal Initiative to provide guidance, supervision, and performance feedback to legal fellows and staff attorneys

🎯 Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in Louisiana or eligible for admission to practice law in Louisiana • 3+ to 10+ years of litigation and advising experience, with significant to substantial experience representing journalists and other media clients in matters involving newsgathering, access to public records, and other media law and First Amendment issues • Self-directed with the ability to handle independently all aspects of litigation, including drafting papers, formulating strategy, and negotiating with opposing parties • Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully manage—or demonstrated experience successfully managing—litigation matters and the work of less-experienced attorneys • Outstanding legal research skills, and excellent written communication skills • Excellent public speaking and oral communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of clients and stakeholders • Good judgment and the highest level of professional integrity

🏖️ Benefits

• group medical insurance • short- and long-term disability insurance • retirement benefits • health-reimbursement accounts • paid family leave