Staff Attorney - Litigation

About A Better Balance:

A Better Balance is the leading national legal advocacy organization working to ensure that no one has to choose between their job and caring for themselves or their loved ones. We advance a level playing field at work for all individuals – especially for women, caregivers, and people with health needs and we recognize this crisis falls disproportionately on women, particularly women of color in low-wage jobs.

Grounded in the experiences of workers and families across the country, we combine legal expertise, policy innovation, and public advocacy to secure lasting change. Our work begins by listening to workers and communities. We turn those experiences into practical solutions that strengthen workers’ rights. And we fight to make those solutions real—building public support, advancing laws, defending and enforcing them in court, and helping ensure workers can use the protections they are promised.

Learn more about ABB by visiting www.abetterbalance.org.

Job Title:

Staff Attorney – Litigation

Position Description:

A Better Balance seeks a highly-motivated Staff Attorney to litigate high-impact cases on behalf of individuals, groups, and classes of workers in support of A Better Balance’s mission of working towards a country where no one has to choose between their job and caring for their family. The Staff Attorney – Litigation will represent workers in all stages of litigation and administrative agency proceedings to enforce and defend the rights A Better Balance works to enact. The Staff Attorney – Litigation will also develop, evaluate, and advance opportunities for new litigation through working with partners, conducting outreach, and responding to legal helpline calls.

The position is full-time. It will be primarily remote, but it will entail attending occasional in-person court appearances, meetings, and travel.

Responsibilities:

• Litigate high-impact cases on behalf of individuals, groups, and classes of workers in support of A Better Balance’s strategic priorities;
• Represent workers in strategic agency filings and negotiations in support of A Better Balance’s litigation goals;
• Draft and file amicus briefs in high-profile cases related to A Better Balance’s strategic priorities;
• Support A Better Balance’s communications work by preparing clients to speak with reporters and the public, as well as reviewing draft press and communications materials related to ABB’s litigation goals;
• Develop litigation by working with partners, conducting outreach, and handling intakes on A Better Balance’s legal helpline;
• Conduct occasional research, drafting, and advocacy to advance A Better Balance’s policy goals;
• Conduct occasional know-your-rights trainings for workers and draft occasional know-your-rights materials to facilitate ABB’s litigation goals;
• Represent A Better Balance at public events, conferences, networking and recruitment opportunities, and/or in media interview; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• J.D. and admitted to practice law
• At least 2 years of litigation experience
• Experience with litigation development
• Experience or background in employment law preferred
• Commitment to work/family law and policy, reproductive health, women’s rights, civil rights, racial justice, LGBTQ rights, disability rights, and/or advocacy for low-income individuals
• Excellent written and oral communication, advocacy, research, and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Salary & Benefits:

Based on the qualifications above, the salary for this position will be $85,000–$122,500 (full-time), in accordance with the salary schedule for under the collective bargaining agreement. Final placement within the range will be determined pursuant to the CBA, including applicable step placement rules. ABB offers 18 weeks of paid family and medical leave with full wage replacement, accrued paid time off up to 19.5 days a year (or 26 days a year after 5 years with the organization), unlimited paid sick days per year, paid time off for 13 holidays, office closures between Christmas and New Years and the last week of August, 4 paid personal days a year, and paid bereavement leave. ABB is also proud to use the same model inclusive family definition in our paid leave policies, so that employees can care for their closest loved ones in times of need, including chosen, adopted, foster, and extended family members. The organization offers pre-tax health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as pre-tax retirement contributions. ABB also provides reimbursement towards certain professional fees, as well as stipends and reimbursement for home office expenses. Given the organizational mission, ABB is committed to encouraging a healthy work/life balance for all employees.

How to Apply:

To apply, please email the following documents (combined in one attachment) with the subject line “2026 Staff Attorney – [First Name Last Name]” to: rsica@abetterbalance.org:

• a resume including relevant experience
• tailored letter of interest, including your connection to ABB’s work
• a short legal writing sample showing legal analysis, including applying facts to the law
• Contact information for two references

A Better Balance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and we have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that everyone on staff has a full sense of belonging within our organization. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, family status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, arrest or conviction, or any other factor protected by law.

A Better Balance is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all individuals protected by law, including workers with needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions; disabilities; religious observances or practices; or domestic violence. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for the position or if selected for an interview, please e-mail rsica@abetterbalance.org.