Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Staff Attorney

Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $123,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal counsel on reproductive health care issues, navigating complex legislation, and conducting high-visibility litigation. Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communicate legal concepts effectively.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Legal Experience (2–6 Years)Legal Counsel to Executive TeamResearch and Analytical SkillsInterpersonal and Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support and conduct significant, high-visibility litigation on behalf of PPFA or Planned Parenthood affiliates
  • Provide legal advice regarding pending legislation, regulatory matters, and activities interfering with access to reproductive health care
  • Conduct and/or support litigation in state and federal courts across the country
  • Advise clients in navigating the post-Roe legal environment
  • Work with L&L policy attorneys and operational and clinical personnel at PPFA and affiliates
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners on litigation and related strategies
  • Support the career development of interns and paralegals
  • Center communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited U.S. law school required
  • Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC
  • 2–6 years of legal experience
  • Creative, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to provide legal counsel to executive team and senior leaders
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients
  • Ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice
  • Excellent judgment and experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations
  • Commitment to providing professional and timely legal advice and services
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex legal concepts into accessible language
  • Ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, innovative, and rapidly changing environment
  • Established interest in public interest work, sexual and reproductive health and rights is a plus, but not mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 0–10% domestic travel
  • Workplace culture that fosters belonging
  • Learning throughout the employee lifecycle
  • Recognition of individual contributions to the mission
  • Equal employment opportunity and commitment to a non-discriminatory work environment
  • Diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation

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Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedCreative Problem-SolvingAgility and AdaptabilityExcellent JudgmentAbility to Excel Under Pressure
Certifications & Qualifications
Eligible to Practice in New York or Washington, DC
Industry Keywords
Reproductive Health CarePublic Interest WorkLitigationLegislationSexual and Reproductive Health and Rights