Director of Litigation, Staten Island Legal Services

8-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Director of Litigation
Experience: At least 8 years of litigation experience, with at least 3 years in housing litigation
Organization: Staten Island Legal Services
Department: Litigation
Salary: $135,192 - $215,688

Staten Island Legal Services (SILS), a part of Legal Services NYC, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced civil litigator to serve as their Director of Litigation. This is a leadership role that will provide support and direction for litigation and advocacy work across all practice areas. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of poverty and racial justice and a dedication to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

SILS is committed to fighting for racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. They provide high quality legal representation for a range of issues, including housing, domestic violence, immigration, and LGBTQ rights. As a part of Legal Services NYC, they offer numerous opportunities for professional development and have a strong focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsibilities:

Develop, supervise, and provide support for impact and law-reform litigation and policy advocacy
Provide supervision and support for appellate litigation
Collaborate with LSNYC's city-wide team of Directors of Litigation to lead system-changing litigation and advocacy
Mentor and provide leadership to advocates in the areas of litigation, policy and legislative advocacy, campaigns and coalition work, and community lawyering
Develop communication strategies in collaboration with LSNYC's communications department
Actively work to advance LSNYC's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals
Develop and oversee protocols for litigation and advocacy supervision
Collaborate with pro bono attorneys and assist in program and grant development
Supervise staff as directed by the Project Director

Experience & Qualifications:

Admitted to the bar of the State of New York and Federal Court
At least 8 years of litigation experience, with at least 3 years in housing litigation
Substantial experience in state court litigation, including housing court, family court, federal court, and/or supreme court
Experience working with low-income New Yorkers and litigating poverty law cases
Experience with and understanding of community lawyering
Experience providing supervision and mentorship to other attorneys
Experience and interest in impact litigation and/or policy advocacy
Excellent legal writing, litigation, and advocacy skills
Excellent supervisory, management, and problem-solving skills
Deep understanding of the Rules of Professional Responsibility
Excellent interpersonal skills
Dedication to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
Understanding of the systemic conditions that create and sustain poverty and racial inequality
Dedication to promoting leadership around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Salary: $135,192 - $215,688
Hybrid remote work policy and excellent benefits package

How to Apply:

Email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: . Please write “Director of Litigation” in the subject line. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no telephone calls.

Inclusion Statement: SILS is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. They encourage individuals with substantial relevant experience to apply, even if they do not fully meet every qualification listed.

COVID Vaccination: All employees are strongly encouraged to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations, unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people over the age of 40 are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested individuals can find more information about the organization on their website, .

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Hybrid remote work policy, excellent benefits package

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Litigation, policy development, leadership, mentorship, communication, supervision, legal writing, advocacy, management, problem-solving, community outreach, diversity equity and inclusion, COVID vaccinations

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Email resume, cover letter, and writing sample to with "Director of Litigation" in subject line.

Qualification and Experience Admitted to the bar of the State of New York and Federal Court

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