If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice transforms the law and policy landscape through advocacy, support, and organizing so all people have the power to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families with dignity and to actualize sexual and reproductive wellbeing on their own terms. We are a legal services and advocacy organization that represents people in crisis, reshapes the law, and builds a national network for lawyers fighting for reproductive justice.
POSITION SUMMARY:
If/When/How seeks a newer lawyer (0-5 years experience) with impeccable legal research, analysis, and writing skills to join If/When/How’s Strategic Advocacy Team. The Research Counsel will draw on those skills to envision, research, draft, and produce advocacy materials for the public, policymakers, and colleagues in the reproductive health, rights and justice movement. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated commitment to social justice lawyering, whether or not in the reproductive health, rights, and justice field.
COMPENSATION: $72,000-$77,000 depending on experience
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ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to Senior Research Counsel, is a member of the Strategic Advocacy Team, and collaborates with every programmatic department at If/When/How.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
If/When/How maintains a virtual office and supports remote working and flexible work days, including a 4-day work week. Reimbursements for home office equipment and supplies are available. Occasionally, employees may be expected to be available during off-hours and/or to attend events (e.g., conferences, staff retreats) on nights or weekends. Please note that this role requires the employee to be located within the United States. We are unable to consider applicants residing outside of the United States at this time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Most work will be done on a computer (although attending conferences may require transporting materials and the ability to carry 10 lbs), with exception of handwriting cards. Requires typing and participating in meetings (live and virtual). Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these and other essential functions.
TRAVEL: Regular, possibly monthly, travel within the continental U.S. may be required. Additional travel will be required to support teamwork and attend staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
START DATE: Early July 2024
HOW TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm ET on April 26, 2024. Interviews may begin sooner than the deadline, but we will consider all applications submitted by the deadline.
Send the following documents in PDF format with subject [RESEARCH COUNSEL] to opportunities@ifwhenhow.org:
BENEFITS: If/When/How provides a generous benefits package consisting of fully paid insurance coverage for health, vision, dental, life, and disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health, dependent care, and transportation; retirement plan; sick leave, vacation (starting at 15 days a year, upfront), and holidays; 4-day work week; plus, a one-week office closure in December. Employees also receive generous professional development stipends and paid memberships to professional associations.
If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice is an “at-will” and equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences, identities, and educational backgrounds. Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice transforms the law and policy landscape through advocacy, support, and organizing so all people have the power to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families with dignity…
If/When/How provides a generous benefits package consisting of fully paid insurance coverage for health, vision, dental, life, and disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health, dependent care, and transportation; retirement plan; sick leave, vacation (starting at 15 days a year, upfront), and holidays; 4-day work week; plus, a one-week office closure in December. Employees also receive generous professional development stipends and paid memberships to professional associations.
If/When/How provides a generous benefits package consisting of fully paid insurance coverage for health, vision, dental, life, and disability; flexible spending accounts (FSA) for…
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm ET on April 26, 2024. Interviews may begin sooner than the deadline, but we will consider all applications submitted by the deadline.
Send the following documents in PDF format with subject [RESEARCH COUNSEL] to opportunities@ifwhenhow.org:
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm ET on April 26, 2024. Interviews may begin sooner than the deadline, but we will consider all applications submitted by the deadline.
Send…