Description:

The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) is a non-partisan, public-interest law firm that has led the charge since the 1980s in a wide range of groundbreaking, national lawsuits promoting strong border security and interior enforcement, advocating on behalf of American workers, families, and communities, and providing protection for our nation's resources to preserve our country's prosperity for generations to come. We are the nation's leading public interest law firm dedicated wholly to immigration enforcement and the rule of law. IRLI's boutique-sized staff and expertise in immigration law enables it to offer premier legal services to individuals, organizations, and government officials in federal and state courts and before government agencies.

Position Summary:
IRLI is seeking Staff Counsel. The individual in this position, under the supervision of the Director of Litigation, will manage his or her own caseload and all aspects of litigation and pre-litigation demands, including the development of case strategy/assessment, discovery, document preservation and collection, drafting, and editing of pleadings and briefs, preparing witnesses for interviews, depositions, and trial, attending hearings, mediations, court conferences and trials, and appellate briefing and argument, as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

J.D. Degree and admitted to the District of Columbia Bar (or eligible to waive into the same)
While litigation experience is preferred, exemplary recent law school graduates looking for a rewarding first job where they make a difference, learn litigation skills immediately and benefit from mentorship are encouraged to apply
Motivated self-starter who can work independently as well as with others
Possess superb interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills
Ability to analyze and resolve novel, complex issues with a resourceful, “can-do” attitude
Ability to handle multiple tasks, take on new responsibilities and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline-intensive environment
Experience with immigration and/or constitutional law is a strong positive, though not mandatory
Government relations experience or service for federal or state government can be a positive
Commitment to excellence

This is a full-time position located at IRLI's headquarters in Washington, DC, and is one block from the

Union Station Metro, VRE, and MARC stations. IRLI offers generous benefits and a salary commensurate with experience. We strive to offer a family-friendly work-life balance.