Attorney – Temporary

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +14 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution and upkeep of ongoing litigation alongside related policy and advocacy projects.

• Support litigation activities through investigations, filing complaints, trials, and appeals.

• Conduct factual and legal research, which includes engaging with youth and families, reviewing records and data, and performing pre-litigation investigations.

• Aid in the preparation of pleadings and case claims by reviewing documents, conducting depositions, preparing witnesses, communicating with clients and class members, vetting experts, and drafting legal documents.

• Compose declarations, pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and both requests and responses for discovery.

• Present oral arguments when necessary.

• Assist in the preparation for settlement negotiations.

• Execute citation checks, legal reviews, and line edits.

• Implement remedies and settlement agreements while tracking compliance.

• Communicate effectively with clients, monitors, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

• Collaborate with NCYL staff and external partners through effective communication, messaging, and conferences.

• Contribute to litigation strategies that align with NCYL’s mission and strategic objectives.

• Supervise paralegals and oversee fellows and law/policy clerks as necessary.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from a recognized law school.

• 4-7 years of relevant experience following law school graduation.

• Must be a member in good standing of the bar in at least one state.

• Knowledge and experience in children’s rights, civil rights litigation, and children’s interactions with public systems.

• Awareness of the impact of structural racism and bias within public systems.

• Experience in building rapport and respect with diverse youth and their families.

• Exceptional research, writing, analytical, and creative problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong, clear, and persuasive oral communication abilities.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to represent NCYL in a professional and courteous manner.

• Proficiency in prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking efficiently, and delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment.

• Skilled in applying various advocacy strategies and acquiring new skills to further advocacy goals.

• Strong dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to apply a racial and social justice perspective to advocacy efforts.

• Commitment to the mission and goals of NCYL.

• Preferred oral and written fluency in an additional language such as Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, or Somali.

• Ability to endure prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Submission of a cover letter, resume, and a litigation-based writing sample is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Generous vacation policies.

• Sick leave benefits.

• Flexible spending account options.

• Commuter benefits.

• Employer contributions towards a retirement plan.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Some travel may be required.

• Full-time, exempt temporary position.

• Representation by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers (NOLSW) in a bargaining unit.