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Public Interest Attorney in Chicago, IL

Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Jan 03,2017 Sep 25,2016 Location USA Chicago IL
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation - Public Interest

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 15 yrs required

Profile

Vice President Of Advocacy RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the work of shaping and carrying out the Center’s policy agenda, identifying critical issues and solutions promising most impact, with a particular focus on developing multi-dimensional strategies that cross internal practice areas, with attention to ways in which discreet policy initiatives can build to broader outcomes, and with an emphasis on weaving race equity issues into the work. Assure that the advocacy work is strong and successful. Assume key responsibility, working with the president, other vice presidents, and the COO, for transitioning the Center from a culture of informality to one of intentionality about organizational matters needed by a larger, more complex organization. Foster productive connections among ideas, initiatives, people, and teams. Serve as a public interest law thought-leader, including writing for Center publications, serving as a media spokesperson and faculty for its training programs, and representing the Center to funders and in coalitions, working groups, commissions, and task forces, as well as to outside law firms for pro bono participation. Assume leadership of one or more advocacy projects; serve as a team member on other projects as appropriate; collaborate with and support the development, communications, and advocate resources and training teams. Play a role in organizational succession planning, organizational knowledge management, and continuity planning as the current president begins planning for retirement.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS: A law degree and license to practice in Illinois, or able to become licensed in Illinois, are highly preferred, as is experience litigating in this arena, and managing attorneys and policy specialists. 15+ years’ relevant experience, to include significant accomplishments as a strategist and advocate, with issue campaigns and lobbying, and in public interest law; a thorough grounding in the legal and policy issues affecting people living in poverty. Demonstrated leadership and management ability; experience leading and managing in an environment of change; an interest in organizational development. Outstanding collaborative and communications skills; understanding of communications as an advocacy tool. Experience collaborating with community organizations and in securing foundation support. Experience in Illinois and nationally is preferred. Able and willing to travel.
Selection Date: By November 2016

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