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Litigation Attorney in New York City, NY

National Center for Law and Economic Justice Inc Aug 28,2015 Jun 25,2015 Location USA New York City NY
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 10 yrs required

Profile

Senior Trial Attorney The candidate will assume a major role in the organization’s aggressive impact litigation program across the country on an expanding range of economic justice issues. Will be part of a team of eight attorneys and report to the Director of Litigation. Should have 10 years of complex litigation experience in major public interest or private sector impact litigation. Should have significant first-chair experience in all phases of litigation at the trial court level, including discovery, motion practice, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, evidentiary hearings, complex settlement negotiations, and trials; demonstrated ability to manage and lead a litigation team; the ability to work effectively with colleagues and opposing counsel; excellent writing, legal research, and oral advocacy skills; an entrepreneurial spirit, imagination, determination, and a passion for the organization’s mission; and New York bar admission or the ability to seek admission at the earliest opportunity. Experience in significant policy advocacy is a plus. Applications from private sector attorneys who seek to transition to public interest work will be preferred.

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