Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the national umbrella organization for the nation’s leading network of women’s health care providers, educators, and advocates, serving women, men, teens and families. Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) is the advocacy and political arm of PPFA. For over 100 years, Planned Parenthood 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.
The Public Policy Litigation & Law (PPL&L) Department of Planned Parenthood Federation ofAmerica (PPFA) seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney. This position can be located in New York City or Washington, DC.
PPL&L represents PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in policy matters that affect themission of the organization. We conduct litigation in state and federal courts across the country,and we 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.
ORGANIZATION TYPE
Nonprofit Organization – General
PRACTICE AREAS
Constitutional Law/First Amendment, Litigation, Non-Profit, Reproductive Rights
NUMBER OF LAWYERS
16–25
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to one of the Senior Directors of PPL&L, the Staff Attorney’s primary responsibilities revolve around conducting significant and high visibility litigation on behalf of PPFA or Planned Parenthood affiliates. The Staff Attorney will also be 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, they would work extensively with the entire PPL&L team, as well as with other staff at PPFA.
Qualifications
- Law degree.
- Outstanding credentials with at least three to seven years of litigation experience, ideally involving constitutional law.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Established interest in public interest work, reproductive rights issues, and/or impact litigation is a plus, but not mandatory.
- Sensitivity to and appreciation of diversity within the workforce, including differences in race, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, socioeconomic circumstance, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and disability, is required.
Minimum salary: $110K Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, etc.
We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer