Staff Attorney
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
About this role
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is seeking a junior-to-mid-level litigation attorney to provide legal support to journalists and news organizations. The role involves handling a variety of impact and defense litigation related to access to information and First Amendment issues, as well as educating and training journalists on legal matters.
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About Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
rcfp.orgThe Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a Washington, D.C.–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides pro bono legal services, legal representation, and practical resources to journalists and news organizations. Founded in 1970, it offers free legal guides, newsroom training, FOIA and records-access support, and litigation/amicus-brief advocacy on issues like reporter’s privilege, censorship, surveillance, and access to information. Reporters and newsrooms rely on the organization for expert media-law counsel, rapid-response assistance, and tools to understand and defend their rights.
About Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
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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Salary
$120k – $134k
per year
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