Staff Attorney

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek a Staff Attorney. This job will report to a Managing Senior Staff Attorney in the Public Policy Litigation and Law (L&L) department of PPFA. Lit and Law provides legal advice to, and, when appropriate, conducts litigation in state and federal courts across the country on behalf of PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in order to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by Friday, November 6th.

Purpose

The primary responsibilities of this position will revolve around supporting and conducting significant and high-visibility litigation on behalf of PPFA or Planned Parenthood affiliates, and providing 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.

Engagement

The attorney in this position will work closely with the members of the L&L team, as well as with affiliate leadership and staff; other PPFA colleagues; coalition partners; and outside counsel.

The Staff Attorney will also support the career development of interns and paralegals and contribute to L&L’s ongoing work to center the communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Delivery

• Conduct and/or support litigation in state and federal courts across the country.
• Be engaged in work related to pending legislation, regulatory, and/or other policy matters as appropriate; advising clients in navigating a rapidly shifting post-Roe environment, including by working closely with the L&L policy attorneys, as well as with operational and clinical personnel both at PPFA and at affiliates; and coordinating with internal and external partners on litigation and related strategies, among other responsibilities.
• Support the career development of others on the team including interns, and paralegals.
• Contribute to L&L’s ongoing work to center the communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited U.S. law school required
• Bar Admission: Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC
• 2 – 6 years of legal experience
• Be creative, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoy working with others to solve complex policy problems impacting Planned Parenthood and our patients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills across a variety of employees at all levels as well as outside partners and audiences.
• Established interest in public interest work, sexual and reproductive health and rights is a plus, but not mandatory
• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal issues
• Ability to provide first-rate legal counsel to partners at all levels, including executive team and senior leaders
• Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with fellow attorneys, staff, and clients
• Demonstrated ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice.
• Excellent judgment and proven experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations
• Commitment to providing professional and timely legal advice and services to all clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complicated legal concepts into accessible language for a wide audience
• Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, highly innovative, and rapidly changing environment while maintaining and developing strong collaborative relationships with teams

Travel: 0-10% domestic travel

The Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.