Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation

Accountabilities:

• Identify opportunities for legal advocacy and develop strategic pathways to advance civil rights protections.

• Independently develop and lead litigation from initial concept through resolution, including factual and legal development, case strategy, motions practice, discovery, oral arguments, and client management.

• Lead case teams and coordinate litigation activities across multiple matters in state and federal courts.

• Conduct complex legal research and provide guidance on laws and legal developments across multiple jurisdictions.

• Draft, review, edit, and provide feedback on persuasive legal briefs, analytical documents, and other written work products.

• Advise government clients on legal strategy, political considerations, and justice-related implications of specific cases.

• Lead and participate in litigation team meetings and strategic discussions, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and clear next steps.

• Engage with government officials, co-counsel, community-based organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Synthesize stakeholder input and feedback to inform case development and litigation strategy.

• Contribute to an innovative, inclusive, and supportive team of advocates working to advance civil rights.

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• At least 10 years of relevant litigation experience, including complex civil litigation and/or government enforcement.

• Outstanding legal writing and editing skills, particularly in drafting and reviewing complex briefs and legal analyses.

• Excellent legal judgment and strategic decision-making abilities.

• Demonstrated experience managing all aspects of litigation, including client relationships, discovery, oral advocacy, brief writing, deadlines, electronic filing, local court rules, and coordination with cooperating counsel.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven project management capabilities and experience using digital tools to coordinate work across teams.

• Familiarity with federal law, constitutional law, civil rights law, and other relevant legal areas.

• Ability to manage complex, fast-moving litigation while adapting to unexpected developments and competing priorities.

• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with government partners, co-counsel, community organizations, advocates, and internal teams.

• Demonstrated respect for diverse individuals and communities, supported by empathy, confidence, sound judgment, and strong listening skills.

• Commitment to the role of local government in advancing positive social change.

• Previous experience working remotely within large teams on mission-driven legal matters is preferred.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Annual salary: USD $121,440–$182,160, depending on experience. The designated salary range is fixed and not subject to negotiation outside its limits.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Fertility care benefits.

• Online mental health therapy membership.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Professional development stipend.

• Home office stipend.

• Monthly phone and internet reimbursements.

• Flexible Fridays.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Occasional domestic travel for organizational events, court hearings, conferences, and meetings.