Atticus is hiring a
Attorney

Summary

The job is an Attorney Leadership Rotation Program at Atticus, a rapidly scaling startup that connects people with disabilities to government benefits and helps victims of accidents, misconduct, and violence get compensation from insurance. The program allows attorneys to transition from traditional legal practice to the business and technology sectors, gain exposure and experience across various departments, and take ownership for company priorities.

Requirements

• You have 3-5 years of experience at a top law firm, government agency, or non-profit where you exhibited a track record of achievement
• You have a degree from a top law school where you demonstrated strong academic performance and are admitted to at least one state bar
• You are comfortable in a variety of interpersonal conversations; you can be empathetic and kind when speaking with average people in a moment of crisis, and can be thoughtful and organized when interacting with other attorneys
• You are a resourceful team-player ready to dive into a scrappy startup environment where you will get your hands dirty; you’re eager to take on tasks ranging from strategic priorities to tactical necessities
• You excel at building strong relationships and working with teams across a company
• You have a demonstrated commitment to doing good and helping people

Responsibilities

• Design and shape your own rotations through 3-4 areas across Atticus, creating a portfolio of projects that could include product design, legal research and opinion writing, serving clients, and providing legal advice
• Intake, advise and refer our clients; provide legal advice to dozens of needy people every week, and handle complex situations requiring prudent judgment (we’ll provide all the training you need)
• Vet, sell, and onboard our partner law firms; track their compliance with service level agreements and provide coaching and feedback to strengthen their operations
• Own all aspects of disability cases from intake to hearing, developing evidence, working with clients, and winning them benefits
• Research, refine, and defend our regulatory compliance strategy; work with teams across the company to develop and implement risk mitigation plans

Preferred Qualifications

• You have several years of meaningful work experience prior to attending law school, especially in business environments
• You have experience at a startup or other fast-paced, agile environment

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered
• 15 vacation days & ~19 paid holidays each year (including two weeks at end-of-year)
• Free membership to OneMedical
• $1,000 reimbursable stipend for education and training outside of work
• Student loan repayment assistance, 401(k), and optional HSA
• Free snacks, drinks, weekly lunches, and regular team dinners/events/retreats
• Humble, thoughtful, smart, fun colleagues
• Paid parental leave