About AtticusAt any point in time, 16 million Americans find themselves in a crisis needing immediate assistance from the legal system or government. The right support can significantly alter their lives, yet many never receive it.Atticus simplifies the process for sick or injured individuals in crisis to access the transformative aid they deserve. Over the past six years, we have established ourselves as the premier platform linking individuals with disabilities to government benefits. Additionally, we assist victims of accidents, misconduct, and violence in obtaining compensation from insurance.To date, we have helped hundreds of thousands access over $10 billion in critical aid and have garnered over 17,000 five-star reviews. And we are just beginning our journey.With over $100 million raised from leading venture capital firms like Fika, Forerunner, GV (Google Ventures), and True Ventures, we are poised to create a category-defining business that supports vulnerable Americans. (We successfully closed our Series C round in April 2025, ensuring strong funding for the foreseeable future.) Our team expanded from 151 to 210 in 2025, and we plan further growth in 2026.The RoleWe seek intelligent lawyers ready to tackle challenging problems—most of which diverge from traditional legal practice.This position blends responsibilities typical of good legal practice (client and case management, comprehensive legal analysis, and advocacy for your informed viewpoint) with unique tasks inherent to a rapidly expanding tech company (user research, product development, and venture finance).In a typical week, you may engage in the following activities:Craft the conceptual framework used to match clients with the most suitable law firm in our network based on factors like case type, geography, and client preferences, collaborating with the data science team to bring it to fruition.Conduct interviews with 20 partner law firms to prioritize upcoming features, subsequently working alongside Design and Product teams to develop a formal roadmap and create wireframe mockups for our next product launch.Collaborate with marketing to design and execute a project aimed at collecting client testimonials—defining client profiles, selecting appropriate clients, drafting pitches, and conducting interviews.Over the last three years, we have attracted legal talent from prestigious firms such as Cravath, Wachtell, Munger Tolles, Hueston Hennigan, Boies Schiller, and Gunderson Dettmer, as well as top institutions like Stanford, Harvard, and Yale. Many of our lawyers have received one or two promotions and play essential roles across various functions.This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need while advancing your professional career.
May 12, 2025
