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Public Interest
Attorney
Immigration
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 3 yrs required
Staff Attorney Duties: Conduct litigation and related advocacy in the s legal department. Will work on the full range of issues, including immigration, criminal justice, free expression, equal protection, LGBT issues, women’s rights, racial justice, police misconduct, due process, student rights, and privacy. Developing and conducting litigation in federal and state courts and in administrative forums. Staff attorneys are responsible for identifying possible litigation and advocacy, preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting discovery; presenting oral arguments; and handling all aspects of appeals; Engaging in pre-litigation analysis and advocacy, including evaluating and following up on intakes; conducting factual investigations and legal analyses; utilizing the Freedom of Information Law; and drafting demand letters. Participating in public education on civil liberties issues in the form of speaking engagements and published writings.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate will have superlative writing and analytical skills; will have significant experience with federal, civil-rights litigation, including developing cases, conducting discovery, and participating in evidentiary proceedings and appeals; will have substantive expertise and litigation experience in immigration law; will have experience in civil-rights advocacy beyond litigation; will bring a diversity of experience and perspective to the position; will have a record of successfully initiating reform efforts; will have a demonstrated ability to work well with a team; and will be fluent in Spanish. 3 years of litigation experience; Excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills; A demonstrated ability to advocate effectively, including an ability to initiate and follow through on public interest litigation or advocacy; A demonstrated commitment to the goals and priorities; Leadership, self-motivation and an ability to work collaboratively. Immigration experience and expertise is of interest.
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