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Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation
Public Rights Project. Identify advocacy opportunities and strategize pathways to action .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive litigation experience, including complex civil litigation and government enforcement, with strong capabilities in legal research, writing, and client management. Proven ability to lead teams, engage stakeholders, and navigate legal strategies across jurisdictions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed To Practice Law10+ Years Of Litigation ExperienceOutstanding Writing And Editing SkillsStrong Project Management SkillsFamiliarity With Federal Law
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Hard Skills
Litigation ManagementLegal ResearchMotions PracticeOral AdvocacyBrief WritingDiscoveryClient ManagementElectronic FilingNavigating Local RulesComplex Legal Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsPositive AttitudeGood Listening AbilitySelf-ConfidenceCommon Sense
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Coordination Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed To Practice Law In The United States
Industry Keywords
Civil Rights LawConstitutional LawGovernment EnforcementAdvocacyCoalition Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Identify advocacy opportunities and strategize pathways to action
- Independently build and run litigation from idea generation through conclusion
- Conduct legal and factual development, case pitching, motions practice, discovery, oral argument, client management, and coalition engagement
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance and analysis across jurisdictions
- Draft, review, edit, and provide feedback on analytic and persuasive written work
- Advise government clients on legal, political, and justice considerations
- Participate in and lead Litigation Team meetings and strategic discussions
- Ensure alignment, collaboration, and clear next steps
- Meet with government and non-government stakeholders
- Synthesize input and feedback from internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to an innovative, inclusive, and supportive group of advocates
- Report to the Litigation Director and work closely with Litigation Team and Program Team staff
- Travel several times a year to PRP events, case hearings, conferences, or meetings
Requirements
What you’ll need- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in a jurisdiction of the United States
- At least 10 years of relevant litigation experience
- Experience may include complex civil litigation and/or government enforcement
- Prior experience with remote work in large teams in support of fast-moving and mission-driven litigation preferred
- Outstanding writing and editing skills, including drafting and editing complex briefs and legal analysis
- Excellent judgment about legal issues and strategy
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to handle all aspects of litigation, including client management, discovery, oral advocacy, brief writing, deadline management, electronic filing, navigating local rules, working with cooperating counsel, and expecting the unexpected
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to use electronic tools to coordinate with team members
- Familiarity with federal law, constitutional law, civil rights law, and other relevant legal topics
- Ability to work with government partners, co-counsel, community-based organizations, other advocates, and internal teams
- Positive and respectful attitude, ability to work well with diverse people and communities, presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability
- Belief in the power of local government to make positive change
- Ability to sit, talk, and listen for up to 8 hours per day
- Ability to lift items up to 20 pounds in certain situations
- Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Fertility care
- Online mental health therapy membership
- HSA and FSA options
- Professional development stipend
- Home office stipend
- Monthly phone and internet reimbursements
- Flex Fridays
- Fully remote work arrangement