Entry-Level Counsel

Job overview

The Entry-Level Counsel role is remote-first in the United States, with preference for candidates in the Washington, DC area; remote work will be considered. The salary range is $99,000–$111,000 per year. American Oversight is a nonpartisan nonprofit watchdog that uses litigation to advance government accountability and transparency. Counsel leads and supports high-impact transparency litigation, using records-based legal strategies to expose corruption and challenge abuses of power. The role also works with investigations and communications colleagues to turn legal findings into effective public-facing advocacy.

What you'll do

• Litigate transparency and government-accountability cases in federal and state courts
• serve as lead or supporting counsel and manage case execution
• draft trial and appellate pleadings, motions, briefs, and amicus filings
• conduct discovery where permitted and present oral arguments
• work with local counsel
• develop expertise in FOIA and open-records laws
• partner with investigations on records strategies and requests
• negotiate with agencies to advance records requests
• draft advocacy materials
• collaborate on public-facing reports and content
• represent the organization with partners and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

entry-level counsel

remote-first

united states

washington dc preferred

government accountability

transparency litigation

foia

open records

public interest advocacy

j.d. required

$99,000–$111,000 per year

east coast business hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contribution
• paid time off
• year-end office closure
• 403(b) with up to 4% employer match
• flexible scheduling
• Summer Fridays
• internet and device reimbursement up to $100/month
• professional development stipend
• home-office allowance
• commuter benefits.

Why this role

Requires a J.D., admission to practice in at least one state with D.C. eligibility, and one to three years of litigation experience. Evening and weekend work may be needed; East Coast business-hours availability is required.

About the employer

American Oversight is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.