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Position Summary: The Staff Attorney will play a key role in the development of Public Knowledge's approach to promoting innovation, consumer rights, and the free flow of information. This staff attorney position presents a rare opportunity for a hard-working, creative lawyer to work in a cutting-edge issue area and to become a public figure in the field.
Position Status: Full-time
Location: Washington, D.C.
Reports to: Public Knowledge President and VP of Legal Affairs
Essential Duties:
- Represent the organization at administrative agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission, Copyright Office, Congress, and the courts;
- Prepare filings for submission in administrative proceedings, in federal and state courts and in international forums;
- Write articles and blog posts about current copyright, communications, and technology policy issues;
- Represent Public Knowledge before a wide variety of audiences at conferences, meetings and press events;
- Maintain contact with a diverse array of constituencies aligned with the goals of PK; and
- Liaise with reporters, bloggers and other media outlets as needed
Qualifications:
- A law degree and 2+ years of experience in copyright or communications law;
- Knowledge about new technologies and the interplay between communications law and copyright law;
- Familiarity with administrative rulemaking processes;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Willingness to travel;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to produce high‐quality results on tight deadlines and with little oversight; and
- Experience with antitrust and competition law, or other facets of technology law are preferred.
Compensation: Public Knowledge provides competitive compensation, excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
To Apply: Send a resume including salary history; cover letter stating your interest in Public Knowledge, and two writing samples (max. 10 pages each) to: jobs@publicknowledge.org, with the subject line “Staff Attorney” by June 1, 2013.
About Public Knowledge: Public Knowledge is a Washington D.C.-based, non-profit, public interest group working to promote a creative and connected future. Public Knowledge is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, physical ability, or age. For more information, visit PublicKnowledge.org.
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