Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC · 2 months ago
Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
6+ years expAsian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national nonprofit focused on advancing the civil and human rights of Asian Americans. They are seeking a Senior Staff Attorney who will be responsible for identifying, developing, and litigating impact cases primarily in federal courts, along with collaborating with various teams to support policy goals through litigation.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Identify, develop, and lead litigation in federal and state courts. Prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs; conduct discovery; present oral arguments; and handle appeals
Strategically, creatively, and boldly use client-driven, community-grounded impact litigation to support AAJC’s policy priorities
Collaborate with staff across the organization, including the Communications, Community Engagement, Research, Development, and relevant policy teams
Assist with and support AAJC’s administrative and legislative advocacy by providing legal analysis and technical assistance to colleagues, in close collaboration with the organization’s policy leads. Provide support to other staff on issues of subject-matter expertise
Develop community education tools, including but not limited to, webinars, trainings, and Know Your Rights (KYR) materials
Serve as a legal/policy expert in coalitions with external partners
Supervise law student interns and legal fellows, and manage external consultants, as needed
Facilitate coordination with pro bono counsel, coalitional partners, and AAJC’s affiliate partners
Work with and help lead junior attorneys on case-specific assignments
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic communications plans related to litigation issues, including providing content support, responding to press inquiries, and making public speaking appearances as necessary and appropriate
Engage in the development and implementation of Community Partners’ Network strategies, tactics, and activities on litigation issues as necessary and appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Help create and implement a development-supported growth strategy for litigation, to include identifying donor prospects through work with peer organizations and other professional contacts and developing programmatic elements that may be of particular interest to donors/prospects
Work with the Senior Director and Assistant Director to craft project budgets and contribute to the development of grant proposals relating to litigation
Provide content/information for donor communications and materials (donor newsletters, action alerts, special reports from the executive director, social media postings, etc.)
Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners
Contribute to, establish, and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented
Participate in and lead decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their program area
Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities
Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested
Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors’ meetings as requested
Be available to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from accredited law school and a member in good standing with a state bar association with ability to waive into DC bar
At least six years of litigation experience in federal courts, with experience in immigration/immigrant rights, voting rights, and/or educational equity strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience in the investigation, development, and litigation of impact cases advancing civil rights (including taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparation of expert reports, and trial experience)
Significant experience working with coalitions, including a track record of forging alliances and moving people to take collective action
Experience working with diverse groups from various sectors, including individuals with limited English proficiency, community-based organizations, national policy organizations, and government
Experience navigating the litigation process with limited resources and capacity
Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and balance competing assignments
Ability to operationalize vision, think strategically, creatively solve problems, exercise good judgment, and lead change
Ability to work effectively in case teams, including with co-counsel from other civil rights organizations and pro bono counsel
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills with an ability to perform complex legal analysis to find creative, novel strategies
Preferred
Experience and knowledge of Asian American and/or civil and human rights issues preferred
Asian language fluency is a plus
Benefits
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Home office stipend
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Company
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national organization working to empower Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to participate in our democracy and fight for civil and human rights.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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