Associate Staff Attorney

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Planned Parenthood Federation of America
New York, NY, United States
Full-time

 

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 Federation of America (PPFA) seeks a dynamic and effective Associate Staff Attorney for a two-year fellowship position. This position can be located either in New York City or Washington, DC.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Providing litigation support to the other attorneys within PPL&L, including: conducting legal research, drafting memoranda and other legal documents, working with expert witnesses, and communicating with clients.
  • The Associate Staff Attorney will also be engaged in work related to pending legislation and regulatory matters.

REQUIREMENTS / TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

  • 1-3 years of legal experience, such as a clerkship or as a litigation associate in a law firm.
  • Strong research and writing skills.
  • An established interest in public interest work, reproductive rights issues, and/or impact litigation is a plus, but not mandatory.

PERSONAL QUALITIES /OTHER ATTRIBUTES

  • Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural.

TRAVEL

  • 0-25%

 

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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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Job Function: 
Legal Services

Organization Info

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
plannedparenthood.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1995
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Healthcare / Public Health
Programs: 
  • Increase access to health care
  • Renew leadership
  • Engage communities & reduce disparities
  • Build political will
Why Work For Us?: 

Planned Parenthood believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout the world, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence. We believe that respect and value for diversity in all aspects of our organization are essential to our well-being. We believe that reproductive self-determination must be voluntary and preserve the individual's right to privacy. We further believe that such self-determination will contribute to an enhancement of the quality of life, strong family relationships, and population stability.

Based on these beliefs, and reflecting the diverse communities within which we operate, the mission of Planned Parenthood is:

  • To provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individual;
  • To advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to such services;
  • To provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality;
  • To promote research and the advancement of technology in reproductive health care and encourage understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 15 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 10 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
industry: 
Nonprofit