Application Guide

How to Apply for Staff Attorney - Litigation

at A Better Balance

🏢 About A Better Balance

A Better Balance is a unique nonprofit legal advocacy organization that focuses on ensuring workers don't have to choose between their job and caring for themselves or their loved ones. They combine litigation, policy innovation, and public advocacy to secure lasting change, making it an ideal workplace for lawyers passionate about social justice and work-family issues.

About This Role

This Staff Attorney role involves litigating high-impact cases on behalf of workers, developing litigation through outreach and helpline intakes, drafting amicus briefs, and supporting media work. You'll be at the forefront of defending workers' rights in cases that set legal precedents.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve drafting a motion for a high-impact case, reviewing intakes from the legal helpline to identify potential new cases, and preparing a client for an upcoming media interview. You'll also collaborate with policy and communications teams to align litigation with advocacy goals.

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🎯 Who A Better Balance Is Looking For

  • A licensed attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience, preferably in employment, civil rights, or family leave law.
  • Skilled in litigation development, including conducting outreach, managing intakes, and building partnerships with community organizations.
  • Excellent written and oral communicator, with experience drafting pleadings, motions, and amicus briefs, and comfortable preparing clients for media appearances.
  • Passionate about work-family justice and committed to advancing the rights of caregivers and workers through strategic litigation.

📝 Tips for Applying to A Better Balance

1

Tailor your cover letter to highlight any experience with work-family issues, caregiving rights, or family leave laws (e.g., FMLA, paid sick leave).

2

Include specific examples of litigation development work you've done, such as building a case from an intake or collaborating with partner organizations.

3

Mention any media experience, such as preparing clients for interviews or reviewing press materials, as this role involves communications support.

4

Research A Better Balance's current cases and amicus briefs, and reference them in your application to show genuine interest.

5

If you have experience with the legal helpline or direct client intake, emphasize that to demonstrate fit for the development aspect.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your commitment to the mission of A Better Balance and why work-family justice is personally important to you.', "Specific litigation experience, especially in employment or civil rights law, with examples of high-impact cases you've worked on.", 'Your ability to develop litigation from the ground up, including outreach and intake management.', "Any experience with amicus briefs or media work that aligns with the role's responsibilities."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review A Better Balance's current litigation docket and recent amicus briefs on their website.
  • → Read about their policy advocacy work, including paid family leave campaigns and state-level legislation.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key laws they focus on, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and state paid sick leave laws.
  • → Look up media coverage of their cases to understand their public advocacy strategy.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a case you litigated that had a significant impact on workers' rights. What was your role and outcome?
2 How would you approach developing a new case from a helpline intake? Walk us through your process.
3 How do you handle media preparation for clients? Can you give an example of a time you worked with press?
4 What is your experience with amicus briefs? How do you decide which cases to support?
5 Why are you passionate about work-family justice, and how does this role align with your career goals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic application that doesn't specifically address work-family issues or A Better Balance's mission.
  • Avoid downplaying the importance of litigation development work; this role requires proactive case-building, not just court appearances.
  • Don't neglect to mention remote work experience or self-motivation, as the role is fully remote.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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