The Initiative is seeking one or more Staff Attorneys to join our team. Staff Attorneys will divide their time between legal research and writing on the Initiative’s research projects; drafting amicus briefs on behalf of scholars in relevant cases across the country; analyzing the legal dimensions of current events for varied audiences; and conducting educational programming for both the public and our students.
Because the Initiative has a national focus, the Staff Attorney position is not limited to candidates who practice law in or reside in Wisconsin. We also seek applications from candidates with strong ties to other states, particularly states facing significant issues in state-level democracy. For candidates based in Wisconsin, we envision an in-person working arrangement with the potential for hybrid work. For candidates based elsewhere, we can accommodate fully remote work.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding attorney with experience drafting appellate briefs and analyzing complex legal questions at the state level; an excellent writer with comfort writing not just briefs, but also white papers, academic essays, blog posts, or op-eds; and a team player with enthusiasm for working with peers and students alike. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.