Senior Legal Counsel

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience; appellate or public interest background preferred.
• Active member of a state bar; federal court admission (e.g., Supreme Court) preferred
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Deep knowledge of and commitment to civil justice, trial by jury, and access to courts.
• Excellent attention to detail and familiarity with Bluebook citation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to provide guidance to other team members; no direct reports.
• Ability to work independently on complex legal matters with minimal supervision.

Salary Range: $91,200 - $114,000

Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ:

• Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)
• Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match
• Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years
• Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Company social events
• Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC

AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!