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[David Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>]

Job Opportunity: STAFF COUNSEL

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is a nonprofit public interest
organization specializing in high technology and civil liberties issues. 
Our mission is to promote First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendment values in
emerging computer and communication technologies.   EFF is seeking a staff
counsel to join our public policy team.  Candidates should have experience
with communications policy issues and a strong commitment to EFF's mission.
 This is a key role in a rapidly growing organization with national
visibility.


Job responsibilities: 

o       Legislative Analysis:  Formulate and analyze legislative proposals
related to EFF's communications policy goals.  

o       Regulatory Representation:  Prepare formal comments in support of
EFF positions before the Federal Communications Commission, state public
utility commissions, and other regulatory bodies.  Track status of
regulatory proceedings .

o       Policy Research & Writing:  Write memoranda, reports, and
publishable articles on legal, technical and economic aspects of
communications policy issues.

o       Public Education:  Explain EFF positions through oral presentations
and articles for popular/technical press.


Qualifications:

o       Law degree with one to three years of experience, preferably in a
public policy or communications law setting
o       Experience in administrative law and/or regulatory litigation
o       Experience with computer/communications technology
o       Commitment to EFF's public policy mission

Compensation: $35,000 -- $45,000, depending on experience.  Excellent benefits.


About the Electronic Frontier Foundation

The Electronic Frontier Foundation was founded in July, 1990 by Mitchell
Kapor and John Perry Barlow to ensure freedom of expression and other
constitutional values in digital media.


Applications: Send a resume and cover letter to:

Electronic Frontier Foundation
Staff Counsel Job Search
1001 G St., NW
Suite 950 East
Washington, DC  20001

e-mail: djw () eff org

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply.