Jobs

The If/When/How network is here for you.

Whether you’re just starting a career in reproductive justice lawyering, finding your place as an advocate, or hoping to reframe your legal advocacy work through an RJ lens, the If/When/How jobs board is here for you! We update this page often with new job postings from reproductive rights, health, and justice organizations across the county, so check back frequently for new opportunities.

If you’re not ready to make a career change or jump to a new job, you can still stay plugged in no matter where you are in your journey as an advocate, law student, or lawyer for reproductive justice by joining the If/When/How network today. Looking for pro bono opportunities? Lawyers who are ready to plug into our network of legal advocates can learn more about the RJ Lawyers Network here. We also share job opportunities posted by partners and allies on social media, so be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

And of course, if you have an open job opportunity in the reproductive justice lawyering, policy, or advocacy spheres to share, please contact us.

Job Openings
If/When/How Lawyering for Reproductive Justice / Remote within the US
Posted 03.13.2023
Litigation Counsel
If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice seeks an attorney with 3-5 years of criminal defense experience, including felony trial experience, to join our work to defend people criminalized for their reproductive lives. The Litigation Counsel, working with the Litigation Team, will be responsible for providing representation and/or technical consultation to local counsel on behalf of people criminalized for self-managing their abortion or experiencing a pregnancy loss. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated commitment to social justice lawyering and a passion for fighting for racial and reproductive justice. Read more
The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice / Austin, Texas
Posted 03.2.2023
Reproductive Justice and Criminal Defense Fellowship
The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, an interdisciplinary center housed at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, is seeking a postgraduate fellow, preferably with criminal defense experience, to work at the intersection of criminal law and reproductive rights. The fellow will work alongside staff and faculty connected with the new Sissy Farenthold Reproductive Justice Legal Defense Resource Project, which aims to ensure quality legal resources for people criminally charged or investigated in Texas based on pregnancy outcomes. Read more
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) / New York, New York
Posted 03.2.2023
Litigation Staff Attorney
TLDEF is searching for a Senior Staff Attorney or Staff Attorney to join its growing Legal Programs Department in the Impact Litigation Project. Reporting to TLDEF’s Litigation Director, the Attorney will develop and litigate cases designed to defend our communities where it matters most. While litigation focused, the person in this position will also have opportunities to participate in TLDEF’s policy advocacy and public education work. Read more
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) / Remote, New York
Posted 03.2.2023
Director of Public Policy
TLDEF seeks an experienced and dynamic Director of Public Policy to lead our inaugural Public Policy Department. The successful candidate will develop and lead TLDEF’s policy agenda to advance legal equity for transgender people in alignment with the Strategic Plan and current priorities. The position will be responsible for leading TLDEF’s legislative, administrative, and advocacy matters with a primary focus on states in the Midwest and South and some strategic federal engagement. Read more
ACLU - Idaho / Boise, Idaho
Posted 01.24.2023
Legal Director
The Legal Director is a thought leader who will work collaboratively to develop and manage impact litigation challenging laws and policies that impact vulnerable Idahoans. They will work with the policy, organizing, and communications staff in addition to the Executive Director, national ACLU staff, coalition partners, and others to develop a strategic, smart, and innovative docket and advance advocacy efforts. The Legal Director will work with the ACLU of Idaho Legal Panel and assist with recruiting and working successfully with cooperating attorneys. Read more
ACLU / New York, NY/Remote*
Posted 01.18.2023
Staff Attorney
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney for its newly launched Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative. The Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative is a first-of-its-kind program of the ACLU to confront the criminalization of abortion care in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, including the criminalization of health care providers, patients, abortion funds and others who assist people obtaining clinical care. *Note: this position may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location Read more
ACLU / New York, NY/ Remote*
Posted 01.18.2023
Staff Attorney II
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Attorney for its newly launched Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative. Reporting to the Director of the Abortion Criminal Defense Initiative, the Staff Attorney will work with the other members of the team in creating and running a system to ensure that those who are prosecuted for providing or assisting with abortion care, as well as patients have access to high-quality criminal defense representation. *Note: this position may be approved for remote work from a different U.S. location Read more
Guttmacher Institute / Washington DC/ Hybrid
Posted 01.10.2023
Vice President of Public Policy
The Vice President for Public Policy will oversee the development and execution of the Institute’s public policy work. The VP will provide leadership, guidance and supervision to the policy staff working on a wide range of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice (SRHRJ) issues at the state, national and global levels. The VP will play a crucial role in determining, coordinating and providing strategic direction to the Institute’s policy analysis and policy advocacy efforts. Read more
NARAL Pro-Choice America / Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Posted 01.4.2023
Director of Government Relations
The Director of Government Relations will lead NARAL’s government relations operation, including federal lobbyists and internal federal and state policy teams, in building and leveraging strategic relationships and integrating its work with the campaign, political and communications teams. Read more