Justice Project Staff Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

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Staff Attorney for Access to Justice Project at Public Justice

- Job title: Staff Attorney for Access to Justice Project
- Organization: Public Justice
- Duration: Three-year term with possibility for extension
- Location: Washington . (strong preference), Oakland, CA, or remote
- Salary: $99,000 annually
- Benefits: Four-day work week, flexible schedule, three weeks paid vacation, two weeks sick leave, two personal days, federal and some local holidays off, employer-sponsored health plan, 401(k) plan

About Public Justice:

- Nonprofit legal advocacy organization
- Fights against abusive corporate power, civil rights violations, and environmental destruction
- Connects high-impact litigation with strategic communications and partnerships
- Mission includes ensuring access to civil justice system and protecting civil rights

About Access to Justice Project:

- Seeks to make civil court system fair, equitable, and effective for those with less power
- Works with network of litigators, organizations, and others to identify and remove barriers to justice
- Focus areas include forced arbitration, court secrecy, and limitations on accountability for law enforcement abuses

Responsibilities:

- Serve as lead or co-counsel in impact litigation
- Conduct legal research and analysis, draft briefs and oral arguments, and represent clients
- Review requests for representation and develop appropriate cases and projects
- Engage in legal advocacy through and outside of courts
- Develop and implement communications plan to educate about access to justice issues
- Build networks and collaborate with allies to fight corporate and governmental abuses
- Participate in strategic planning for Access to Justice Project
- Supervise legal fellows, externs, and law clerks

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

- . degree and at least four years of relevant litigation experience
- Excellent analytical, writing, and speaking skills
- Strong outreach and networking abilities
- Litigation experience with increasing responsibilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with or interest in Access to Justice Project's focus areas
- Sensitivity to diversity and ability to work well with diverse individuals and groups
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Passion for creating positive change in the world

How to Apply:

- Submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and contact information for three references to
- Deadline: May 2, 2024 (rolling basis after that until position is filled)
- In cover letter, specify preferred location: Washington ., Oakland, CA, or remote
- Encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic
- Provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during hiring process
- Encourage applicants from marginalized groups, even if they don't meet all qualifications

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access:

- Ongoing journey for organization
- Policy available on website
- Commitment to creating equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace
- Encourage applications from marginalized groups
- Provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

About the Position:

- Three-year term with possibility for extension
- Focus on impact litigation related to federal statutory claims for consumers
- Strong preference for Washington . location, but open to other locations
- Travel required due to national scope of Public Justice's work

Salary and Benefits:

- Annual salary of $99,000
- Four-day work week and flexible schedule
- Three weeks paid vacation and two weeks sick leave
- Two personal days and federal and some local holidays off
- Employer-sponsored health plan and 401(k) plan

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Flexible schedule, paid vacation and sick leave, personal days, holidays, health plan, 401(k) plan.

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Legal research, legal analysis, legal writing, oral arguments, litigation management, legislation drafting, rulemaking petitions, agency comments, letter drafting, fact sheet drafting, meeting participation, strategic planning, communication planning, networking, ally collaboration, outreach, education, organizational planning, supervision.

J.D. degree.

Submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, contact information for three references, and a writing sample to with the subject line "A2J Staff Attorney."

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, at least four years of relevant litigation experience, preferably including a clerkship or fellowship.

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