Litigation - Civil Rights Attorney in Highlands, NC

Public Interest

Highlands, NC

Litigation - Civil Rights Attorney in Highlands, NC

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Director

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop strategic impact litigation initiatives to address systemic injustices.
- Assure high-quality legal services and manage a caseload, co-counseling as appropriate.
- Supervise and support staff attorneys in managing complex cases, including trial preparation and appellate advocacy.
- Provide legal analysis and advice on potential litigation opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards in all legal work.
- Mentor and train staff attorneys on litigation best practices and professional development; support law students and volunteer attorneys as needed.
- Conduct regular case reviews to provide guidance and feedback.
- Support legal teams in effectively utilizing resources and navigating challenging cases.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to align litigation efforts with organizational goals.
- Represent the organization in public forums, coalitions, and with community partners to advocate for clients and systemic change.
- Assist with program planning, grant reporting, and organizational development.
- Take on special initiatives, including research, policy analysis, or program development, as directed by the Executive Director.
- Provide leadership in responding to emerging community needs and crises.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.
- Current North Carolina law license or eligibility to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, including substantial litigation experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation, including appellate practice.
- Commitment to social justice and serving low-income and marginalized communities.
- Excellent leadership, mentoring, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in legal aid, civil rights, or public interest law.
- Knowledge of the unique legal challenges facing rural communities.

Salary Information:
- Salary ranges from $89,618 to $121,672 annually, depending on experience.
- Additional bilingual language skills applicable to this role may qualify for up to an additional $3,000 upon completing a language assessment test.
- The salary scale is predetermined based on years of relevant professional work experience to ensure equity in pay.
- Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting the 1st of the month following their start date.
- The organization pays 100% of the Employee and 50% of the Dependent Cost for medical and dental coverage, and 50% of the Employee Coverage Cost for vision coverage.
- The organization pays 100% of Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage, Life Insurance Coverage of 5x base salary + an additional $15,000 Life & AD&D Coverage.
- 401k Retirement Plan available after 6 months of employment.
- Additional fringe benefits include Pet Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Company Holidays, 22 Paid Leave Days, Paid Sabbatical Leave for eligible staff, Employee Assistance Program for the entire household, and a great working environment with work-life balance.