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Litigation Attorney in Austin, TX

The Texas Civil Rights Project Aug 19,2015 Location USA Austin TX
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$45,000

Min 1 yrs required

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Staff Attorney Duties: Will be responsible for all aspects of impact litigation in civil and human rights, including participation in the office systems for intake, investigation, and development of litigation and conducting and participating in litigation as lead or second chair attorney, under supervision of the organization's Legal Director. In the course of litigation, the attorney will conduct discovery, handle motion practice, settlement negotiations, mediations, court hearings, trials, and appeals. Will coordinate tasks to be delegated to support staff in support of litigation, supervise interns and law clerks, periodically conduct staff meetings, and report on the status of litigation. Will collaborate with other organization's attorneys and pro bono attorneys in large firms. Coordinate organization's veterans’ rights program, providing representation, education, and advocacy for veterans in the criminal justice system, and is also primarily responsible for organization's prisoners’ rights docket.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification Requirements: Licensed in Texas federal and state courts; experience in civil rights litigation; compelling social justice experience; electronic case filing experience. Good organizational ability and typing and computer skills. Bilingual skills are preferred.

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