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Litigation - General/Commercial Attorney in New York City, NY

Lawyering Project. Feb 23,2021 Dec 17,2020 Location USA New York City NY
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

3-5 yrs required

Profile

Legal Counsel The candidate will be providing pro bono legal assistance to researchers investigating innovative strategies to provide abortion care, such as advising major studies prior to launch or expansion, working with researchers to ensure study designs comply with legal requirements, and assisting researchers in obtaining the necessary approvals and exemptions. Providing technical assistance to abortion providers to ensure they can provide care in evolving regulatory environments, such as helping clinics operationalize telemedicine and other innovative forms of abortion service delivery. Focuses on developing and prosecuting constitutional challenges to restrictive abortion laws. Will primarily support the Access & Innovation Program, advising and representing Access & Innovation clients. Will also support the Constitutional Litigation Program on an as-needed basis. Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing; Advise and represent Access & Innovation clients; Supervise, mentor, support, and train less experienced attorneys, support personnel, and law students; Stay up-to-date on developments in relevant areas of the law; Assist in outreach to clients and maintaining client relationships; and Cultivate an organizational culture that aligns with the core values Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing in connection with litigation. Assist with other litigation work on an as-needed basis. Assist with the recruitment and orientation of new staff members. Assist in maintaining strategic partnerships with allied organizations; and Represent the Lawyering Project at conferences, convenings, and speaking engagements.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a J.D. or equivalent degree. An active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction; 3-5 years of relevant legal experience are required. A commitment to advancing reproductive rights and justice. Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting access to health care, reproductive rights jurisprudence, and the reproductive health, rights, and justice movement. Skill in legal research, analysis, and writing. Ability to analyze complex legal issues and write about them succinctly, meet deadlines, be creative and take risks, supervise and mentor less experienced colleagues and law students, work well under pressure, foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment, and cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and values differences. Must be able to travel domestically on an airplane 6-12 times a year.

Additional info

Please submit a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample (5-10 pages), and list of three professional references. Please write “Legal Counsel” in the subject line of the email.

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