The Institute for Justice is more than just a law firm—we also offer opportunities in public policy research, community outreach and activism, communications, production, design, operations and administration, and development. Check out our different teams and see where you could have meaningful impact every day.

Openings by Team

General Application , (Multiple States)

Administration

Assistant General Counsel Arlington, VA
Accounts Payable Clerk Arlington, VA

Development

Summer Fundraising Intern Arlington, VA

Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney , (Multiple States)

Litigation Fellow

Bingham Fellowship Arlington, VA
Litigation Fellow – Spring 2027 , (Multiple States)
Litigation Fellow – Fall 2027 , (Multiple States)
Litigation Fellow – Fall 2026 , (Multiple States)

Strategic Research

Senior Research Analyst Arlington, VA
Research Assistant Arlington, VA

Administration

Center for Judicial Engagement

Communications

Development

Legislation

Litigation

Strategic Research

Student Opportunities

Working at IJ

IJ is a group of passionate, entrepreneurial individuals who come together in our commitment to helping people – free of charge – when the government violates their most important civil liberties. Whether someone is processing payroll, conducting original research, recording a podcast, editing a video, or speaking before the Supreme Court, every member of the IJ team plays a vital role in the success of our organization. 

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