Lex Politica

Litigation Associate

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Practice Area: Litigation, Political Law, Election Law, Campaign Finance, Tax-Exempt Organizations

Experience Level: 7 years preferred

Location : Remote, Washington, DC or Austin, TX

About Us:

Lex Politica is a boutique law firm that representspolitical candidates, elected officials, political parties, political action committees, Super PACs, high-net worth donors, activists, political consulting firms, lobbyists, trade associations, tax-exempt organizations, and for-profit companies ranging from innovative startups to the Fortune 500.We are seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to serve the litigation-related needs of this client base.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Litigation Associate with sharp political acumen to join a team of A-players. You will represent political candidates, parties, PACs, tax-exempt entities, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals in civil litigation and government investigations related to their political participation. This includes everything from gathering information for third-party discovery to assisting with move-the-needle impact litigation cases that clarify, refine, and change the landscape in the political law arena. You will also support the firm’s clients on compliance with federal, state, and local campaign finance, election, and ethics laws. The ideal candidate has experience these subject areas, but candidates with a strong litigation background who are eager to deepen their understanding of substantive political and tax-exempt organization law (i.e. , campaign finance, lobbying, government ethics, TCPA, and pay-to-play) are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise clients on compliance with relevant federal and state laws and regulations (i.e. , campaign finance, lobbying, government ethics, and pay-to-play).
Support senior litigation attorneys with civil litigation and responses to government investigations.
Provide pre-litigation counseling and risk-mitigation advice; negotiate settlements if appropriate.
Develop case strategy in collaboration with senior litigation attorneys and partners.
Coordinate discovery, including e-discovery, document review and production.
Draft and argue motions including dispositive motions and requests for extraordinary relief.
Present cases at evidentiary hearings and at trial.
Brief and argue appeals in federal and state appellate courts.
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior attorneys and support staff.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring excellent service and communication.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Texas or District of Columbia would be a plus).
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, (e.g. mid-size to large law firm; government agency or department; public interest law firm; or similar).
Superior written and oral advocacy skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and case management skills.
Ability to handle multiple high stakes matters simultaneously.
Proven experience with case strategy, discovery, depositions, briefing and arguing dispositive motions, and trial preparation.
Experience managing or leading complex civil litigation matters and interacting with clients and opposing counsel.
Familiarity with e-discovery tools and best practices in managing electronically stored information.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and billable hour commitment.
Ability to work from our Washington, DC office or remotely from anywhere in the United States.
Ability to work on high-visibility, high-stakes cases on the leading edge of the political law landscape
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k).

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
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Legal Services

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