RAAP will operate as a division of RAD. The RAAP Staff Attorneys will report to the RAAP Director. The Staff Attorneys will be responsible for providing abortion facilities with legal compliance assistance, and for developing knowledge of, and relationships with, abortion facilities and attorneys in relevant fields.
Responsibilities of the RAAP Staff Attorneys will include:
● Providing abortion facilities with direct legal compliance assistance, e.g.:
o Providing assistance in the development and/or review of protocols and practices related to compliance with legal requirements for operation
o assistance related to pursuing service expansion or modification
o assistance related to inspections and deficiencies
o assistance related to minors, informed consent, and other issues that arise in day to day facility operations
● Providing compliance-related assistance to pro bono litigators that represent abortion facilities
● Assisting in outreach to publicize RAAP to abortion providers and build relevant networks with abortion providers, allied groups, and private attorneys who work with abortion providers
● Staying abreast of changes in the legal compliance landscape, as it impacts abortion providers
● Creating materials to assist abortion providers to stay abreast of the regulatory landscape
● JD required
● Active membership in at least one state bar
● Candidates with diverse levels of experience encouraged to apply (minimum 3 years of post-law school experience); reproductive rights/justice/health care experience and/or regulatory experience preferred
● Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse partners and clients
● Strong legal, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills
● Ability to travel
● Ability to work independently and productively from virtual office with off-site
supervisor and colleagues
● Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected]