Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Public Interest

San Francisco, CA

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
The Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney at the organization will engage in various legal activities to promote gender equity and justice. The primary responsibilities include:

- Conducting impact and individual litigation, which involves legal research, fact investigation, client interaction, drafting pleadings and briefs, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances.
- Identifying and developing new cases for litigation through strategic analysis and formulation of relevant legal theories.
- Drafting and reviewing amicus briefs to support ERA's mission.
- Developing partnerships with advocacy groups, legal service providers, and other partners by participating in task forces, coalitions, and conferences.
- Providing legal analysis, technical assistance, and thought leadership on issues related to ERA's mission to various stakeholders including attorneys, government agencies, media, and grassroots advocates.
- Supervising law student interns and occasionally assisting attorney fellows.
- Reviewing public-facing legal training materials and self-help tools.
- Collaborating with ERA's legal and non-legal program staff to develop communication strategies that enhance the impact of ERA's legal work.
- Assisting the development team in drafting grant applications or reports related to the organization's legal work.
- Occasionally traveling for litigation, meetings, conferences, and other professional development activities.
- Engaging in special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Education and Experience Information:
- The candidate must possess a . degree and have at least one active bar membership.
- A minimum of three years of post-JD litigation experience is required, including drafting case documents and engaging in discovery and motions practice.
- A demonstrated commitment to social, gender, and racial justice is essential, along with a passion for achieving equity and economic justice for women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals.
- Candidates should have outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills, with proven ability to work independently and in a team.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills are necessary, along with the ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
- The candidate should be able to travel to ERA’s headquarters in San Francisco three or four times a year if working remotely and occasionally for litigation and meetings.
- Ideal candidates may have experience in legal advocacy related to ERA's mission, working directly with diverse clients, and policy advocacy or communications work related to litigation.
- The candidate must have valid authorization to work in the United States, as ERA is unable to sponsor work visas or provide relocation assistance.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $106,000 annually. The exact salary and job title (Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney) will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience and expertise.
- ERA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plan options, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and voluntary benefits such as vision insurance and pre-tax flexible spending plans.
- A generous 403b match with 100% vesting from the first day of participation is offered.
- Employees receive a generous amount of sick and vacation leave, with additional seniority-based leave after every five years of employment.
- The work environment is flexible, with hybrid and remote options depending on the attorney's location. For attorneys in the DC area, the position is currently fully remote but may become hybrid in the future. For those in the Bay Area, the position requires two days per week in the San Francisco office. For attorneys in New York, the position is fully remote.