Job Number:
HC-03828
Date Posted:
March 23, 2026
Position Title:
Minnesota LLI Attorney
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (Reporters Committee)
Reports To:
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Contact:
Salary:
$117,300 – $130,500
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (Reporters Committee) is hiring a Minnesota Local Legal Initiative (LLI) Attorney.Representing Minnesota journalists and news organizations in litigation and other matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment matters.Admitted to practice law in Minnesota or eligible for admission to practice law in Minnesota. 3+ to 10+ years of litigation and advising experience, with significant to substantial experience representing journalists and other media clients in matters involving newsgathering, access to public records, and other media law and First Amendment issues.
Responsibilities:
• Representing Minnesota journalists and news organizations in litigation and other matters involving access to judicial records/proceedings, freedom of information, and other newsgathering and First Amendment matters
• Providing counsel to Minnesota journalists on legal issues related to newsgathering, access to information, libel, and privacy
• Drafting amicus briefs and—depending on the seniority level and experience of the attorney—supervising the drafting and work of more junior RCFP attorneys on amicus briefs in cases presenting important newsgathering and First Amendment issues in Minnesota
• Educating Minnesota journalists about First Amendment and newsgathering rights, including by conducting trainings for journalists and news organizations on media law topics
• Responding to hotline inquiries from journalists in Minnesota and working with RCFP communications staff to provide comment to local journalists and news organizations for publication
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders in Minnesota and internally at RCFP to promote the LLI and its strategic goals
Qualifications:
• Admitted to practice law in Minnesota or eligible for admission to practice law in Minnesota
• 3+ to 10+ years of litigation and advising experience, with significant to substantial experience representing journalists and other media clients in matters involving newsgathering, access to public records, and other media law and First Amendment issues
• Self-directed with the ability to handle independently all aspects of litigation, including drafting papers, formulating strategy, and negotiating with opposing parties
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully manage—or demonstrated experience successfully managing—litigation matters and the work of less-experienced attorneys
• Outstanding legal research skills, and excellent written communication skills
• Excellent public speaking and oral communication skills
Instructions:
Submit a resume and cover letter. NOTE: Please submit materials in one PDF file.
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. At the Reporters Committee, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. RCFP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
