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Public Interest
Attorney
Litigation - Civil Rights
Min 7 yrs required
Senior Staff Attorney, US Litigation Responsibilities: Act as lead counsel and engage in all aspects of litigation, including developing new cases and legal theories, discovery and motion practice, trials and appeals; Maintain client relationships, including providing compliance advice; Participate actively in program planning & case budgeting; Supervise staff attorneys, legal fellows, and interns; Represent the Center at public events, conferences, and coalition meetings; Maintain other important institutional relationships, including relationships with pro bono counsel; Work with Communications and Development departments to provide support and information, as needed, including handling press calls; and Work on other projects, as needed, such as legislative advocacy, human rights advocacy, and drafting legal or factual analyses for Center publications or external publications.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: JD Degree required; New York Bar membership required; 7+ years' litigation experience, including judicial clerkship(s); Substantial experience supervising junior staff; Experience with reproductive rights issues or with other issues related to human rights, civil rights, or racial, economic or social justice is a plus, as is experience working with or on behalf of marginalized communities. Strong commitment to the Center's mission, purpose, and values; Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of litigation with limited supervision, including significant experience in both trial and appellate courts; Outstanding legal analysis skills; Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; Strong interpersonal skills. Deadline: 1 October 2017 (EST) Start of Position: Summer/Fall 2017
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