Staff Attorney

Planned Parenthood Federation of America • Washington, DC

21d • $123,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek a Staff Attorney for the Public Policy Litigation and Law (L&L) department of PPFA. The position reports to a Managing Senior Staff Attorney. L&L provides legal advice to PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates and, when appropriate, conducts litigation in state and federal courts across the country to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care.

The Staff Attorney will support and conduct significant, high-visibility litigation on behalf of PPFA or Planned Parenthood affiliates, and advise PPFA and affiliates on legal issues including pending legislation, regulatory matters, and activities that interfere with the provision of comprehensive reproductive health care. The attorney will work with L&L colleagues, affiliate leadership and staff, other PPFA colleagues, coalition partners, and outside counsel. They will also support the career development of interns and paralegals and contribute to L&L’s work to center communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
• Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC.
• 2–6 years of legal experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across employees at all levels and with outside partners and audiences.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including strategic and creative thinking about legal issues.
• Ability to provide high-quality legal counsel to partners at all levels, including executive team members and senior leaders.
• Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice.
• Excellent judgment and demonstrated experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations.
• Commitment to providing professional and timely legal advice and services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts accessibly to a wide audience.
• Ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, innovative, and rapidly changing environment while maintaining and developing collaborative relationships.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and work with others to solve complex policy problems.

Nice To Haves

• Established interest in public interest work and sexual and reproductive health and rights is a plus, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or support litigation in state and federal courts across the country.
• Advise clients on pending legislation, regulatory matters, and related policy issues, including navigating the post-Roe environment.
• Work with L&L policy attorneys and operational and clinical personnel at PPFA and affiliates.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners on litigation and related strategies.
• Support the career development of team members, including interns and paralegals.
• Contribute to L&L’s work to center communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree