Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify opportunities for advocacy and develop actionable strategies.

• Independently initiate and manage litigation from concept through to resolution.

• Execute legal and factual development, case presentations, motions practice, discovery, oral arguments, client management, and coalition involvement.

• Conduct legal research and offer guidance and analysis across different jurisdictions.

• Draft, review, edit, and provide constructive feedback on analytical and persuasive written documents.

• Counsel government clients on legal, political, and justice-related matters.

• Engage in and lead meetings and strategic discussions within the Litigation Team.

• Ensure alignment, foster collaboration, and outline clear next steps.

• Meet with both governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.

• Integrate feedback and insights from both internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team of advocates.

• Report directly to the Litigation Director and collaborate closely with both the Litigation Team and Program Team staff.

• Travel several times a year to participate in PRP events, case hearings, conferences, or meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing within a jurisdiction of the United States.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant litigation experience is required.

• Experience should include complex civil litigation and/or government enforcement.

• Previous experience in remote work with large teams supporting fast-paced, mission-driven litigation is preferred.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to draft and refine complex briefs and legal analyses.

• Strong judgment regarding legal issues and strategic decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capable of managing all facets of litigation, including client relations, discovery, oral advocacy, brief writing, deadline management, electronic filing, navigating local regulations, collaborating with co-counsel, and adapting to unforeseen challenges.

• Strong project management capabilities are essential.

• Proficient in using electronic tools for team coordination.

• Familiarity with federal law, constitutional law, civil rights law, and other pertinent legal subjects.

• Ability to work collaboratively with government partners, co-counsel, community organizations, fellow advocates, and internal teams.

• Must possess a positive and respectful demeanor, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and communities, along with presence, self-assurance, common sense, and good listening skills.

• A belief in the capacity of local government to drive positive change.

• Ability to sit, converse, and listen for up to 8 hours daily.

• Capability to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds in specific circumstances.

• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Fertility care.

• Membership for online mental health therapy.

• Options for Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Stipend for professional development.

• Stipend for home office expenses.

• Monthly reimbursements for phone and internet services.

• Flex Fridays.

• Fully remote work arrangement.