Staff Attorney

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator, and advocate, serving women, men, teens and families. For over 100 years, PPFA has done more than any other organization in the United States to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible health care decisions.
Planned Parenthood’s Public Policy Litigation & Law Department (PPL&L) seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney. This position can be located either in New York City or Washington, DC. PPL&L is a key component of PPFA’s Public Policy, Advocacy, and Communications Division. PPL&L represents PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in policy matters that affect the mission of the organization. We conduct litigation in state and federal courts across the country, and provide legal advice to PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates about legal issues such as pending legislation, regulatory matters, and activities of those opposed to Planned Parenthood that interfere with our ability to provide comprehensive reproductive health care. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent PPFA or Planned Parenthood affiliates in significant and high visibility litigation.
• Engaged in work related to pending legislation and regulatory matters.
• The PPL&L staff is split between New York City and Washington, DC.
• Regardless of where the Staff Attorney locates, he or she would work extensively with the entire PPL&L team, as well as with other staff in the Public Policy, Advocacy, and Communications Division.

REQUIREMENTS / TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Law Degree.
• 3-7 years of litigation experience, ideally involving questions of constitutional law.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Successful candidate’s responsibilities will be commensurate with his/her experience.
• Knowledge of diverse groups, working with multi-cultural workforce, and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences is required. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES /OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Established interest in public interest work, reproductive rights issues and/or impact litigation is a plus, but not mandatory.

TRAVEL

• As-Needed

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DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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