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Public Interest
Law Student
Min 8 yrs required
Senior Supervising Attorney Duties: Develop and litigate cases in state and federal court; create, implement, and participate, in collaboration with staff throughout and community partners, in non-litigation efforts to combat harmful policing and criminal legal system practices that disproportionately impact communities of color; supervise and mentor junior attorneys; engage in public education; and advance the mission and work of the legal work as a whole. May advocate on a range of issues on which the engages locally and statewide including: litigation to combat policing that disproportionately harms Black and Brown communities, such as excessive force, unlawful police stops, abuse of protesters, and inequitable police response to calls for service by communities of color; the development of creative litigation and non-legislative advocacy approaches to combat mass incarceration, reduce police encounters with members of the public, advance government transparency over harmful criminal legal system and policing practices, combat surveillance and violation of privacy rights, and promote non-police responses to community needs; and serve as counsel to a coalition enforcing a consent decree against the Chicago Police Department. As a member of the Legal Department, will serve as a team player and may contribute to litigation in other areas as needed to advance the legal docket. Will report to the Legal Director and will initially supervise two staff attorneys in the Legal Department. Investigate, develop and litigate high-impact cases at the trial and appellate level in federal and state courts. Investigate, develop and advance, in coordination with other Departments, non-litigation strategies for advancing civil rights and civil liberties. Lead and manage teams that conduct investigations, impact litigation, and/or non-legislative advocacy, either independently or in effective collaboration with the Legal Director. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with leaders and organizations in the field, community-based organizations, allies, stakeholders, communities affected by our work, and members. Serve as an spokesperson with the media and external partners on identified issues. Assist with the development of funding proposals. Conduct outreach, recruitment, and hiring for diverse and excellent staff and legal interns. Effectively supervise, manage, and mentor early-career and mid-career attorneys with an eye toward their professional development.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: JD degree. Admitted to practice in Illinois, can waive into the Illinois Bar, or is willing to take the Illinois bar exam no later than summer of 2021. 8+ years of legal experience. Highly collaborative with the desire to consult and share information with colleagues and to respectfully resolve differences. Strong legal aptitude, including thoughtful engagement with legal principles and precedents and facility applying law to facts. Ability to produce exceptionally clear and persuasive written legal and non-legal documents. Ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively in legal (court) and non-legal settings, and with a wide range of individuals and organizations. Experience in federal or state court litigation and ability to develop and execute litigation and non-litigation advocacy strategies. Ability to take initiative, multi-task, identify priorities amidst competing demands, and lead projects to completion with strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. Ability to effectively manage attorneys to consistently produce high-quality results while developing knowledge, skills, and abilities. Excellent track record of working with individuals and communities with diverse identities. Consistently integrates deep understanding of key racial equity concepts into work projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects. Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the office, using an approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, socio-economic circumstance, and other factors.
Send: A resume; a letter that addresses your interest in working on efforts to transform the criminal legal system and policing, and experiences and qualifications for the position; and a legal writing sample that has not been edited by others, such as a
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