Oklahoma Local Legal Initiative Attorney

1 day ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Full time
Job Summary

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is seeking an Oklahoma Local Legal Initiative Attorney to provide pro bono legal support to journalists and news outlets engaged in local enterprise and investigative journalism in Oklahoma. The successful candidate will advise and represent news organizations and individual journalists in Oklahoma in impact and defense matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent Oklahoma journalists and news organizations in litigation and other matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment matters;
  • Provide counsel to Oklahoma journalists on legal issues related to newsgathering, access to information, libel, and privacy;
  • Draft amicus briefs and supervise the drafting and work of more junior RCFP attorneys on amicus briefs in cases presenting important newsgathering and First Amendment issues in Oklahoma;
  • Educate Oklahoma journalists about First Amendment and newsgathering rights, including by conducting trainings for journalists and news organizations on media law topics;
  • Respond to hotline inquiries from journalists in Oklahoma and work with RCFP communications staff to provide comment to local journalists and news organizations for publication;
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders in Oklahoma and internally at RCFP to promote the LLI and its strategic goals;
  • Depending on the seniority level and experience of the attorney, work with the Legal Director and Deputy Legal Director to provide guidance, supervision, and performance feedback to legal fellows.

Qualifications
  • Admitted to practice law in Oklahoma or eligible for admission to practice law in Oklahoma;
  • 3+ to 10+ years of litigation and advising experience, with significant to substantial experience representing journalists and other media clients in matters involving newsgathering, access to public records, and other media law and First Amendment issues;
  • Self-directed with the ability to handle independently all aspects of litigation, including drafting papers, formulating strategy, and negotiating with opposing parties;
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully manage-or demonstrated experience successfully managing-litigation matters and the work of less-experienced attorneys;
  • Outstanding legal research skills, and excellent written communication skills;
  • Excellent public speaking and oral communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of clients and stakeholders;
  • Good judgment and the highest level of professional integrity.

Additional Information
Starting salary, based on experience, will range from $111,300-$124,700. The Oklahoma LLI Attorney must be based in Oklahoma; Tulsa or Oklahoma City are preferred. Our generous benefit package also should be considered. For all regular, full-time positions, the Reporters Committee offers:
  • A competitive base salary with 3 weeks paid time off, 4 annual floating days, and all federal holidays;
  • A retirement savings plan, including a 5% employer contribution after 3 months of service;
  • Comprehensive employer paid insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, life and accidental death, and disability;
  • Ability to use pre-tax dollars for dependent care and commuting expenses.

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