Attorney

U.S. Chamber of Commerce•Washington, DC

10d•$178,987 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as in-house counsel at the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center, with a particular focus on handling federal and state lawsuits brought by the U.S. Chamber to challenge laws and regulations in district courts and courts of appeals.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree with strong academic performance during law school.
3+ years’ experience in trial and appellate litigation matters.
Excellent client service.
Superb legal research and analytical skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Federal judicial clerkship strongly preferred.
Regulatory and/or state litigation experience, including federal district court litigation under the Administrative Procedure Act, strongly preferred.
Experience in financial services litigation and/or international litigation a plus.
Federal government experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Handle amicus and regulatory litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal and state courts.
Review and analyze cases for potential involvement, solicit views of stakeholders, develop case strategy, retain and supervise outside counsel, and review legal briefs.
Coordinate litigation with counsel of member companies, other trade associations, and state and local chambers.
Plan moot courts and member events; participate in member briefings and fundraising meetings.