StandWithUs Overview

StandWithUs is an international, non-partisan Israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation, and fights antisemitism. We empower and energize students and communities with leadership training and educational programs on hundreds of college campuses, high schools, and middle schools. We inform through social media, print and digital materials, films, weekly newsletters, and missions to Israel. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the organization has programs on six continents with chapters and offices throughout the U.S., Israel, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, the Netherlands, Australia, and South Africa.

About StandWithUs Saidoff Law

StandWithUs Saidoff Law empowers students and community members through a legal response to antisemitism. Our team of staff attorneys, supported by a network of 600+ pro bono lawyers and law firms, analyzes each reported incident through a legal lens and brings inter-departmental StandWithUs resources to bear. A prominent force in the national legal fight against antisemitism, StandWithUs Law has resolved thousands of incidents since our founding. Learn more about our work at https://standwithus.com/law/legal-actions.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate, highly motivated, organized, team-oriented litigator with approximately 10+ years of experience to join our legal team in a full-time capacity.

The new role of Litigation Counsel and Director of Community Affairs will focus on our growing practice of strategic impact litigation and community intake, our fastest growing area. This position will report directly to the StandWithUs Saidoff Law Director and the StandWithUs Director of Legal Policy and Litigation.

The job will involve speaking with community members about antisemitism-related legal issues by conducting intake calls, helping community members assess incidents to determine what is legally actionable, and exploring their potential options and remedies with them. The attorney will then follow through on the appropriate legal response, including drafting demand letters, coordinating with pro bono counsel when relevant, conducting legal research, analyzing legal issues and remedies, and conducting litigation as warranted.

This work involves a range of issues including defamation, criminal law, public accommodation, hostile work environment, discrimination and harassment, and doxxing. While it may at times include educational issues, these will not be an area of focus in the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake calls with community members to assess potential legal issues related to antisemitism or anti-Zionism.
• Draft demand letters and coordinate with pro bono counsel as needed.
• Conduct legal research, analyze remedies, and pursue litigation when appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure coordinated organizational responses.
• Represent StandWithUs and Saidoff Law in community engagement and outreach.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. and active license to practice law in the United States.
• Approximately 10+ years as a litigator.
• Strong writing, editing, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge about Israel and antisemitism/anti-Zionism.
• Self-motivated, organized, reliable, collaborative, proactive, and able to multitask.
• Passion for the StandWithUs mission of supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism.

Role Details

• Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Location: Remote, within the United States.
• Start Date: Immediate; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
• The position offers flexibility, with strong potential for growth based on performance and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Full health insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid U.S. national holidays and Jewish religious holidays

Compensation

• Competitive salary for nonprofit sector, commensurate with experience, education, and availability.
  
• Salary range: $130,000-$150,000/year.