Amazing Opportunities as a New Litigator

My path to IJ is quite unique. I spent years working in the insurance industry, and feeling like my career had become stagnant, I decided to go to law school. I had a vague, idealistic notion that I would someday use my law degree to fight for constitutional and civil rights. Never could I have imagined an opportunity to jump into that work straight out of law school.  

But jump in, I did. In just my first two years of practice, IJ gave me responsibilities and opportunities that aren’t typically entrusted to a first- or second-year associate. For example, I argued and won a summary judgment motion in federal district court, participated in two bench trials, examined witnesses, argued pre-trial motions, drafted several substantive briefs, developed and launched cases in both federal and state courts, and participated in countless media interviews sharing IJ’s clients and cases with the public.  

And that was just the first two years. More recently, I have argued and won an eminent domain case in state court, taken depositions of many government officials and contractors, and drafted several substantive briefs making novel constitutional law arguments. I have also worked on both lawsuits and litigation-by-letterhead campaigns that resulted in laws being changed. And I have gotten to do all of these things with the help and support of some of the smartest legal minds in the country. 

Beyond the one-of-a-kind experiences that IJ provides its newer attorneys, one of my favorite parts of the job is connecting with clients and potential clients all over the country. From farmers, to small business owners, to victims of unlawful seizures, each client is unique, but all of them are inspiring. If you, too are looking for a job that inspires, I hope you’ll consider IJ.