American Oversight
American Oversight seeks an entry-level Counsel to lead high-impact litigation focused on government accountability, transparency, and democratic institutions. The role involves managing FOIA and open records cases, drafting complex pleadings, presenting oral arguments in federal and state courts, and collaborating with investigations teams to expose government misconduct. This position requires managing multiple priorities while developing expertise in public interest law and records-based legal strategies.
Headquarters
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2017
American Oversight is a nonprofit government‑watchdog organization that works to ensure a transparent, ethical government for the American people. It uses public‑records requests, litigation, investigations, and data analysis to obtain, analyze, and publish government documents and evidence of wrongdoing. The group maintains searchable document repositories, issues reports, and advocates for stronger open‑government policies to inform the public and hold officials accountable across federal, state, and local levels.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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