Temporary Staff Attorney, Litigation

Position Overview:

We are seeking a creative problem solver, strong advocate, and skilled attorney to temporarily join our Litigation team. This position focuses on a state-based preemption case. Through research, analysis, writing, and cross team collaboration, the staff attorney will provide support to state-based grassroots partners in their litigation goals.

The position reports to the Litigation Director and will be part of our bargaining unit with compensation determined by the bargaining unit’s compensation structure.  

This position is a six-month temporary role.

What you’ll do:

• Investigate alleged constitutional violations and related racial justice issues, including through data, anecdotal evidence, and other factual collection and analysis.
• Conduct litigation research, prepare litigation memoranda and briefs, and draft and review other associated litigation documents.
• Assist with investigations and litigation efforts, including discovery and motion writing when appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues, internally and externally, while working on state constitutional litigation and racial justice issues.
• Provide guidance to team members and interns on work product.
• Assist with legal and policy work cross-program, as needed.
• Other related duties, as assigned

What you need to be considered:

• Juris Doctor degree is required.
• State bar membership.
• At least 5 years of litigation experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice.
• Experience in civil rights matters, constitutional civil rights litigation, and criminal justice issues preferred.  Trial experience preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Interest in working with grassroots organizations.
• Willingness to travel.

Depending on experience, this position pays between $88,700.00 and $106,480.00