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Employment Opportunities

Posting Date: 9/1/2010

Public Policy/Legal Studies Volunteer/Internship

The position will expose the student to a broad range of legal and policy issues, enhance research, writing and networking skills, and offer the benefits of working closely with supervisors in a small, collegial office.
Applicants should be ambitious self-starters with excellent research, writing and communication skills, and an interest in the intersection between law and public policy.

Responsibilities include: production of nationally distributed legal policy publications, monitoring and analysis of developments in federal and state courts, legislatures, and regulatory agencies; assistance in setting up and promoting bi-weekly press briefing events, and assistance in outreaching to and expanding Foundation’s national pro-bono network.

15 hours a week minimum. Please submit letter of interest including dates and times of availability, resume and current writing sample to:
Constance C. Larcher
President and Executive Director
Washington Legal Foundation
2009 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Posting Date: 7/26/2010

Outreach Coordinator, Legal Studies Division

Washington Legal Foundation (WLF), a national, non-profit public interest law and policy center, seeks a highly motivated self-starter interested in legal/public policy as it affects American’s free enterprise system to join its Legal Studies Division team. This coordinator would devise and carry out targeted outreach strategies to expand WLF’s message and involve more professionals in its educational and advocacy programs. Position would require regular written and oral contact with reporters, attorneys, academics, policy makers and their staff, business leaders, and other outreach targets. Excellent communication and creative research skills are a must. Assistance in creating and editing legal policy papers and other WLF messaging products both in print and online would also be anticipated for this position. A law degree is not required. Send cover and resume to: Constance C. Larcher, President & Executive Director at clarcher@wlf.org or fax to 202-588-0371.
Constance C. Larcher
President and Executive Director
Washington Legal Foundation
2009 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Posting Date: 7/26/2010

Marketing/Public Affairs

A full-time position is available in WLF's Public Affairs Division. To assist with the development and implementation of donor marketing and advertising/public education campaigns. Analyze donor input, together with research, to help produce full communications plans. Serve as liaison between foundation and donors. Keep donors apprised of all relevant foundation activities, initiatives, and public education campaigns. Maintain donor database in Raiser's Edge. Research potential donors. Assist with fundraising proposals and letters to donors and prospects. Provide daily assistance to chairman. Proficiency in Word and Word Perfect, as well as strong creative, strategic planning, analytical, and writing skills a must. Send cover and resume to: Constance C. Larcher, President & Executive Director at clarcher@wlf.org or fax to 202-588-0371.
Constance C. Larcher
President and Executive Director
Washington Legal Foundation
2009 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Posting Date: 7/26/2010

Web and Online Communications Marketing

A full- or part-time postion to assist the WLF'S Marketing Department. Applicants should have a basic understanding of marketing principles, an interest in the preservation of free enterprise and interest in marketing. This is a versatile position for someone with an interest in internet marketing or who wants to gain experience in online communications. Send cover and resume to: Constance C. Larcher, President & Executive Director at clarcher@wlf.org or fax to 202-588-0371.
Constance C. Larcher
President and Executive Director
Washington Legal Foundation
2009 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Posting Date: 7/26/2010

Director of Operations

WLF seeks a Director of Operations to execute WLF's online communications and outreach, including, but not limited to, website updating and email strategy. Responsibilities include updating for the WLF website (www.wlf.org); email writing; and marketing and delivery. Experience with Raiser's Edge and the Sphere Marketing Program is a plus. The Director would also be responsibile for limited computer maintenance for the in-house computer stations, including software updating and troubleshooting, and may also include assisting server consultant with installations.

Good writing skills, attention to detail, and flexibility are essential for this position. Technical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Windows Operating System, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and limited HTML formatting is important. Send cover and resume to: Constance C. Larcher, President & Executive Director at clarcher@wlf.org or fax to 202-588-0371.
Constance C. Larcher
President and Executive Director
Washington Legal Foundation
2009 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Posting Date: 7/26/2010

Litigation Law Clerk

The Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) seeks part-time law clerks for the fall semester in our litigation division. (Second and Third Year Law Students only) Duties include research, copying, assisting in preparing briefs; submitting regulatory comments; petitioning state bars to adopt new professional conduct rules. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Please send resume, letter of interest including dates/times of availability, and a current legal writing sample to clarcher@wlf.org or fax to 202-588-0371.
Constance C. Larcher
President and Executive Director
Washington Legal Foundation
2009 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036