Staff Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: Justice Action Center (JAC)
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Experience: At least one year of litigation experience
Salary: $71, - $80, per year
Location: Fully remote - US

Headings:
H1: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney at Justice Action Center (JAC)
H2: Make a Difference in the Lives of Immigrant Communities

Organization Overview:
- Justice Action Center (JAC) is a start-up social justice organization focused on using storytelling and impact litigation to bring justice to immigrant communities.
- JAC's work includes Supreme Court campaigns, impact litigation, and projects to improve the legal status of DACA recipients.
- Currently, JAC has nine staff members located throughout the United States.

Job Description:
- The Staff Attorney will report to one of the litigators in the Legal Department and contribute to JAC's impact litigation and other legal goals.
- JAC is looking for candidates who are committed to filling gaps in impact litigation for immigrant communities, working nimbly in the face of new challenges, and taking creative approaches to combining storytelling and litigation.
- This is a fully remote position in a start-up environment.

Responsibilities:
- Substantively contribute to all stages of litigation, including drafting complaints and legal briefs and participating in oral argument.
- Conduct research on novel legal issues and draft thorough research memos.
- Engage in JAC's legal projects, including their current project to improve the legal status of DACA recipients.
- Communicate effectively with clients and co-counsel, conduct legal research, and represent JAC in conferences and oral arguments.
- Develop relationships with clients and potential plaintiffs to amplify their stories in JAC's legal work.
- Manage, supervise, and mentor additional staff as JAC grows.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with pro bono counsel, co-counsel, and other organizations.
- Represent JAC in local, national, and international coalitions and working groups.
- Serve as a JAC spokesperson, including in media appearances.
- Review draft press releases and social media materials for legal accuracy and messaging strength.
- Present on a range of topics for different audiences.
- Contribute to JAC's vision and strategy for combining litigation and storytelling.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues and co-counsel.
- Engage with movement partners to support directly impacted leaders.

Qualifications:
- . from an accredited law school.
- In good standing with at least one state bar.
- At least one year of litigation experience (federal clerkships qualify).
- Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and social justice.
- Willingness to work and be mentored remotely.
- Strong legal writing and research skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly collaborative and good listener.
- Creative problem solver and flexible in the face of challenges.
- Commitment to JAC's mission and best practices for equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Prior experience working with immigrants or marginalized communities is a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- 100% remote position.
- Must reside and work in the United States.
- Occasional out-of-state travel required.

What We Offer:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Sick time and vacation time.
- Summer Fridays (every other Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day).
- Monthly wellness stipend.
- Home office stipend.
- 401K employer contribution of 3%.

Ready to Apply?
- Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.
- In your cover letter, please include your pronouns, expected work location, and languages spoken.
- Share how your professional experiences and qualifications will advance JAC's mission.
- If you don't meet all the required qualifications but have interest in the position, explain why in your cover letter.
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- JAC is an equal opportunity employer.
- Encourages individuals from marginalized communities to apply.
- Committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Compensation:
- $71, - $80, per year.

JAC's Vision:
- JAC envisions a future where the freedom to move is respected, immigrant narratives are rooted in dignity and belonging, and people seeking safety can access protection through systems that value humanity over exclusion.
- This future must embody intersectional justice, including racial, economic, gender, disability, and climate justice for all.

Not specified

100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Sick and Vacation Time, Summer Fridays, Monthly Wellness Stipend, Home Office Stipend, 401K Employer Contribution of 3%

Not specified

Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Collaboration, Creativity, Initiative, Flexibility, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Work-Life Balance

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Submit cover letter and resume, include pronouns, expected work location, and languages spoken, explain how qualifications will advance JAC's mission, request reasonable accommodation if needed

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.), Good Standing with State Bar, Minimum 1 year of Litigation Experience

Legal