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
- At least 3 years of experience in housing litigation
- 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 working on impact litigation and/or policy advocacy on behalf of underserved communities

Responsibilities:

- Develop, supervise, and provide substantive litigation support for system-change and impact and law-reform litigation, and policy advocacy
- Approve and provide supervision and support for appellate litigation
- Join LSNYC's city-wide team of borough-based Directors of Litigation
- Provide leadership and mentorship to advocates throughout SILS
- 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 in supervision
- Secure and collaborate with pro bono attorneys within litigation cases and projects in partnership with LSNYC’s Director of Pro Bono Services
- Assist the Project Director and Unit Directors in program and grant development
- Supervise staff as directed by the Project Director

Qualifications:

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- Substantial experience in civil litigation, including oral advocacy, discovery, and motion practice
- Deep and broad understanding of the Rules of Professional Responsibility
- Excellent legal writing, litigation and advocacy skills
- Excellent supervisory, management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the oppressive systems that inform clients’ experiences
- Ability to work effectively with elected officials, government agencies, and community-based organizations
- Client-centered and able to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Dedication to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace

Organization: Staten Island Legal Services (SILS)

- Provides high-quality, innovative representation for low-income New Yorkers
- Part of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC), the largest provider of civil legal services in the country
- Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts
- DEI committee and affinity groups work to foster collegial relationships and advocate for racial justice and anti-oppression growth within the organization

Salary: $135,192 - $215,688, dependent on years of experience

How to Apply:

- Email resume, cover letter, and writing sample to
- Subject line: Director of Litigation
- Only selected candidates will be contacted
- Inclusion statement: Encourages applicants with substantial relevant experience to apply, even if they do not fully meet every criterion listed

Additional Information:

- Hybrid remote work policy
- Excellent benefits package
- Employees strongly encouraged to maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations
- Additional information about the practice can be found on the website,
- Equal opportunity employer, encourages people of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people over 40 to apply

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Hybrid remote work policy, excellent benefits package

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Litigation, leadership, mentorship, policy development, grant development, supervision, communication, legal writing, advocacy, community outreach, diversity, equity, inclusion

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

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

Legal