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Public Interest
Attorney
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 5 yrs required
Staff Attorney The candidate play a critical leadership role in advancing the company’s mission to uphold constitutional rights by developing and managing impact litigation and engaging in integrated advocacy. Attorneys work collaboratively with company National legal projects and the company of Florida’s communications, policy/legislative -advocacy, and development departments. Attorneys also play an important role on community outreach and education. Identify and develop new litigation and other legal advocacy projects by conducting factual and legal analysis and devising or employing relevant theories and materials to achieve strategic goals. Litigate civil rights and civil liberties cases at all stages. Engage in pre-litigation and non-litigation advocacy, including preparing demand letters, settlement negotiations, advocacy materials, public testimony, and public education resources. Work closely with and provide policy analysis and legal expertise to non-legal program staff at the company of Florida and company National. Develop and strengthen relationships with community partners, coalitions, stakeholders, and affected communities. Prepare and deliver “know your rights” information to affected communities. Respond to the legal needs of affected communities, potentially on an emergency and immediate basis. Participate in legal and advocacy conferences and develop and provide CLE on pertinent topics. Communicate company views and positions to a variety of audiences, including judges, community residents, and policymakers, through public speaking, traditional and social media, and other means.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate must possess a JD, with 5 years of federal district court and appellate litigation experience preferred. Must be member of the State Bar of Florida (or membership within one year after employment). Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with the mission and goals of the company is required. Should have broad substantive knowledge of constitutional law and a strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights. Must have exceptional analytic, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Demonstrated experience working in fast-paced environment with keen ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple projects and deadlines and set priorities is required. Should have experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
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