Public Interest
San Diego, CA
Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in San Diego, CA
Attorney
8-8 yrs required
No
Job Title: Contract Attorney - Litigation Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
Litigation and Advocacy Leadership:
- Identify and pursue novel and systemic impact litigation and policy advocacy addressing intersectional issues.
- Develop and manage an appropriate litigation docket.
- Recognize and implement major policy advocacy as necessary.
- Guide teams in targeted representation, complex litigation, appellate work, and/or major policy advocacy.
- Provide technical assistance and skills-based training to Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU) staff.
- Monitor cutting-edge legal issues affecting the disability community.
- Mentor and support LAU staff on litigation or advocacy projects.
- Establish best practices for litigation and advocacy within the organization's LAU.
Administrative/Management:
- Participate as a member of the organization's legal management and systemic litigation teams to help develop and advance the LAU’s strategic direction.
- Collaborate with other Litigation Counsel to fulfill various administrative and litigation-related responsibilities.
- Co-review and approve requests to commence new litigation.
Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Member of the California State Bar.
- Eight years of practicing substantial civil litigation, or if experienced in clerkships or criminal defense practice, at least six years’ practice in civil litigation.
- Experience in mentoring or supervising attorneys.
- Experience representing clients with disabilities.
- Experience identifying and addressing clients’ intersectional needs.
- Knowledge of laws, rights, and services that pertain to the representation of persons with disabilities.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience litigating and enforcing civil rights and/or anti-discrimination laws, including disability rights and/or race-based inequities.
- Familiarity with the disability rights movement and the disability community.
- Ability to develop impact strategies and identify structural discrimination.
- Client representation in ethnic- or language-distinct, LGBTQIA+, or unhoused communities.
- Knowledge about Medicare programs, housing, or education laws.
Bilingual Ability:
- Proficiency in American Sign Language, Spanish, or Asian language(s) desired but not required.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to travel to various organization offices, courts, trainings, and other limited events.
Working Conditions:
- Duties are performed in office and home environments and the field in a wide range of settings, including courthouses, congregate care or other institutional settings, and community agencies.
- Duties frequently require sitting and communicating with others.
- Must be able to transport oneself to work-related meetings, hearings, facilities, and settings where clients live.
Salary Information:
- - per hour; up to hours per week.
- Salary offers are based on program budget, experience, and an internal equity analysis.
The position is initially a contract role with the potential for full-time employment after six months from the initial contract date. The organization is committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices and encourages people with disabilities, people of color, people in all protected classes, and formerly incarcerated people to apply. The application process includes a resume and cover letter, and reasonable accommodations are provided to ensure accessibility for all applicants.
May 09, 2025
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