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Amicus Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities Legal drafting, amicus support, and policy counsel. * 50% Draft and review legislative language, regulatory comments, and legal memoranda in support of FAI's energy and ...

Paralegal/Family Law

Rocklin, CA

$52K - $72K/yr

... with Amicus is a plus Strong organizational and time-management skills Positive attitude, energetic spirit, common sense, and practical problem-solving ability Job Duties Draft legal documents for ...

Paralegal/Family Law

Rocklin, CA

$52K - $72K/yr

... with Amicus is a plus Strong organizational and time-management skills Positive attitude, energetic spirit, common sense, and practical problem-solving ability Job Duties Draft legal documents for ...

Docket Clerk

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

... Amicus and Outlook; · prior experience calculating and docketing dates for trials, discovery, etc. into calendars; · be resilient and able to collaborate effectively with a wide range of ...

Docket Clerk

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$23 - $29/hr

... Amicus and Outlook; • prior experience calculating and docketing dates for trials, discovery, etc. into calendars; • be resilient and able to collaborate effectively with a wide range of ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an amicus?

To thrive as an Amicus Curiae (often shortened to Amicus), you need a strong background in legal research, writing, and analysis, typically supported by a law degree and admission to the bar. Expertise in legal database tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis, along with familiarity with court filing systems, is commonly required. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and the ability to present complex legal arguments clearly are standout soft skills. These qualities ensure that legal briefs are well-researched, persuasive, and impactful in supporting the court's decision-making process.

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Energy Policy Counsel

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Clearpath
501 - 1,000 employees

$150 - $300/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Foundation for American Innovation champions the technology, talent, and ideas essential to American prosperity, security, and flourishing. We are builders, hackers, and scholars advancing an optimistic vision of the future—aligning technology with human ends to forge a more perfect union between innovation and the American republic.

To support this mission, FAI is seeking an Energy Policy Counsel to join the team. Reporting to the Director of Energy & Infrastructure Policy, this person will support the Energy & Infrastructure Team through legislative drafting, regulatory comment, and amicus support, translating complex legal and policy questions into actionable strategies for Congress and the courts. This role sits at the intersection of law and policy, to translate the team's legislative priorities and regulatory positions into rigorous legal advocacy and strategic counsel.

FAI’s Energy & Infrastructure work focuses on advancing policies that enable energy abundance, including permitting reform, investment into critical industries, and strengthening American energy competitiveness. The Energy Policy Counsel will play a key role in translating this work into rigorous legal advocacy and strategic counsel that advances FAI's positions before Congress, federal agencies, and the courts.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Legal drafting, amicus support, and policy counsel.

  • 50% Draft and review legislative language, regulatory comments, and legal memoranda in support of FAI's energy and infrastructure policy priorities
  • 25% Provide amicus support on litigation touching permitting reform, energy regulation, and critical infrastructure
  • 25% Advise policy staff on the legal landscape shaping key initiatives, translating complex regulatory and statutory questions into actionable guidance
Qualifications
  • 2-3 years of Hill experience, agency practice, appellate/amicus work, or a related field
  • Prior experience in energy, environmental, or administrative law at a firm, agency, or advocacy organization
  • Track record of drafting legislative language, regulatory comments, or amicus briefs that have shaped policy outcomes
  • Experience working with or alongside congressional staff, federal agencies, or public interest litigants
  • Familiarity with the legal and regulatory landscape governing permitting, energy infrastructure, or critical minerals
  • Basic coding skills are a plus, helping the candidate bridge legal, technical, and policy considerations.

Benefits & Perks

  • An annual salary of $150,000–$300,000, based on experience
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) match up to 6 percent
  • Generous annual performance bonus
  • $1,000 annual book credit
  • Monthly commuter benefit
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Flexible work schedule at FAI’s Capitol Hill office, with free snacks and drinks

To Apply

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FAI is an equal-opportunity employer. We review applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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