Center for Individual Rights Looking for Individual Rights Litigator
I’ve long followed and much admired CIR’s work; Rosenberger v. Rector (free speech) and U.S. v. Morrison (federalism) are two prominent examples over the years, but you can see some of their other cases here. I’ve also just recently joined their Board of Directors. They’re hiring, and I thought I’d pass along the details:
Washington, DC (Preferred) or Hybrid Wanted:
Litigators with 3-5 years of experience who want to channel their talent, skills, and passion into protecting individual rights from government abuse.
About CIR:
CIR is a premier, nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to defending individual liberties against state and federal government abuses. With nine Supreme Court appearances and many other landmark victories in our storied history, we continue to select cases strategically to establish enduring constitutional precedents with broad applications while also influencing public policy and a wider cultural discourse.
After 36 years, CIR is accelerating the growth of our operations and tightly aligned team. We are committed to the principle that America’s founding documents and post-Civil War amendments represent the fullest realization of Enlightenment ideals—with a charter of limited and divided government and other protections for individual rights that are the envy of the world.
Our proud public mission is to establish landmark precedents to strengthen and restore these individual rights essential for a free and flourishing society. In sum, CIR team members are principled, zealous advocates committed to restoring that constitutional charter and its attendant benefits.
Are you ready for more meaningful work?
About the Role
CIR seeks Individual Rights Litigators with 3-5 years of active litigation experience (including any judicial clerkships) to help incubate, execute, and win major landmark victories that defend, expand, and entrench individual liberties.
CIR’s ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong alignment with CIR’s mission and a passion for advancing individual liberty;
- A deep knowledge of constitutional l
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