Senior Litigation Counsel

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented communities to apply.


Senior Litigation Counsel at Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) - Remote

Overview:

The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel to join our systemic reform team. We are the largest membership organization of asylum seekers in the United States, with over 600,000 members from 175 countries. Our members have access to critical resources and work together to build a more welcoming United States for those fleeing violence.

Job Title: Senior Litigation Counsel
Organization: Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP)
Location: Remote (50 . states and ., excluding . territories)
Salary: $100,000-$140,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Benefits: Health insurance, 401K matching, generous paid leave, and paid parental leave

Responsibilities:

- Serve as lead counsel on complex federal impact litigation cases
- Ensure clients and members guide strategic direction of litigation docket
- Draft and edit legal filings and engage in legal research
- Develop new legal theories and strategies
- Manage junior attorneys, legal fellows, and interns
- Represent ASAP in local, national, and international coalitions and working groups

Qualifications:

- . degree and admission to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction
- 5+ years of relevant litigation experience in federal court (clerkships count)
- Demonstrated strategic judgment and case management skills
- Excellent legal strategy, analysis, drafting, and editing skills
- Excellent oral communication skills, including in legal advocacy and public communication
- Strong understanding of race and equity issues
- Prior experience working with asylum seekers and immigrants preferred
- Experience managing staff a plus
- Fluency in Spanish a plus

Application Timeline:

Applications are being considered on a rolling basis.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their resume at this link. If you have questions, please email .

ASAP is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented communities to apply. We recognize the unique and valuable skills that marginalized individuals can bring to our work.

About ASAP:

ASAP is a remote organization with no physical office locations. We are currently equipped to employ staff throughout the 50 . states and ., but unfortunately, we are unable to employ individuals from . territories or outside the United States. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

Not specified

Health insurance coverage, 401K matching, Paid vacation, Personal and sick days, Paid parental leave

Fluency in Spanish valued

Legal strategy, Legal analysis, Legal drafting, Oral communication, Leadership

J.D. degree

Interested applicants should submit their resume at the provided link. For questions, email .

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Legal