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JD-XVII · 15 hours ago

Co-Founder

College Park, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

JD Law Firm is being built as a counterweight to institutional and corporate overreach, focusing on defending marginalized groups against aggressive legal systems. The Co-Founder & Partner role involves shared responsibility for the firm’s vision, governance, and case strategy, requiring a legal professional who is committed to building the firm and its ethical direction.

Law Practice

Hiring Manager

Jiel Dan C.

Responsibilities

Co-lead defense and impact litigation against institutions, corporations, and state actors

Develop legal strategy for cases intended to set precedent or shift power dynamics

Participate in firm governance, policy-setting, and structural design

Build relationships with community organizations, experts, and aligned movements

Help define the firm’s ethical boundaries, not just its legal tactics

Qualification

Litigation experienceDefense law expertiseCivil rights lawPublic interest lawCommunity engagementEthical decision-makingFounding experience

Required

Are a licensed attorney in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Have experience in litigation, defense, civil rights, disability law, or public interest law

Are dissatisfied with performative justice and symbolic reform

Can operate without needing constant institutional validation

Understand that building something principled takes time, friction, and resolve

Preferred

Prior founding experience is helpful but not required

Company

JD-XVII

0-1 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

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