Minnesota LLI Attorney

Core responsibilities:

• Represent Minnesota journalists and news organizations in litigation involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other First Amendment matters
• Provide legal counsel to Minnesota journalists on newsgathering, access to information, libel, and privacy issues
• Draft amicus briefs and supervise junior attorneys on cases presenting important newsgathering and First Amendment issues in Minnesota
• Conduct trainings for journalists and news organizations on media law topics and First Amendment rights

This role protects First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering rights for journalists in Minnesota, ensuring access to information and defending press freedom through pro bono legal representation and education.

Required qualifications:

• Must be based in Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area preferred)
• Experience in litigation and legal representation in state and federal courts
• Knowledge of First Amendment law, media law, and newsgathering rights
• Ability to draft legal documents including correspondence, administrative appeals, pleadings, and briefs

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists, serving news organizations, reporters, and media professionals.