Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation Team

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Investigate and cultivate potential new cases, which includes communicating and meeting with prospective clients, conducting research, reviewing records, and drafting demand letters.

• Formulate litigation strategies, maintain relationships with co-counsel, conduct legal research, and draft or refine briefs.

• Take charge of all phases of litigation, encompassing motion practice, discovery, trial, appeals, settlement negotiations, and monitoring settlements.

• Join and assist existing teams engaged in previously filed litigation as required.

• Contribute to TLC’s legal services project by reviewing inquiries, researching local and state laws, policies, and procedures, and crafting responses that provide personalized legal information.

• Advocate directly for criminalized individuals by contacting public defenders or prison officials and identifying innovative solutions.

• Create and draft written materials, including know-your-rights documents and sample legal forms.

• Participate in educational initiatives for community members and attorneys, including presentations at conferences, training sessions, and webinars.

• Engage in organization-wide activities and shared responsibilities to foster team alignment and culture.

• Provide support to the legal team and the organization as a whole.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

• Travel and occasionally work during nights and weekends.

⛳️ Requirements

• Membership in the bar of one or more states is required.

• A minimum of six years of legal practice in civil rights litigation, criminal defense, immigration, or legal aid is necessary.

• At least two years of litigation experience is required.

• Experience in legal or policy advocacy related to incarceration, criminalization, or law enforcement is essential.

• Familiarity with transgender and gender nonconforming communities is important.

• Experience collaborating with communities of color and transgender individuals is preferred.

• A comprehensive understanding of intersecting oppressions, including anti-Blackness, white supremacy, transphobia, ableism, misogyny, colonialism, and capitalism is required.

• Strong writing, editing, and legal research abilities, along with experience in public speaking, are essential.

• Ability to work collaboratively within the organization and with external groups is necessary.

• Excellent personal organization and time management skills are required.

• Creativity and sound judgment are essential attributes.

• A passion for the organization's mission and its potential impact is important.

• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when necessary is required.

• Experience working with pro-bono attorneys is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (TLC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 80% for dependents).

• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (currently $3,500 annually).

• Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (currently $1,500 annually).

• Optional employee-funded Flexible Spending Account.

• Employee Assistance Fund available for financial aid during qualifying disasters and personal hardships.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance provided.

• Three weeks of sick leave.

• Nineteen days of vacation (increasing to 24 days after three years of employment) and 12 holidays.

• Organizational 'slowdown' during winter and summer, historically including two weeks of paid time off in the summer and two weeks at year-end (in addition to employee vacation time).

• A paid sabbatical program available after five years of employment, lasting two months.

• Retirement plan with partial organizational matching contributions.

• Indemnity insurance for critical illness, hospital confinement, and accidents.

• Opportunities for professional development and coaching.

• Office setup, along with phone and internet reimbursements for remote work.

• Additional support for mental health, budgeting, travel, and pet-related expenses.