Pro Bono Litigation Attorney

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP•New York, NY

3d•$240,000 - $280,000

About The Position

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is hiring a Litigation Pro Bono Attorney to supervise a range of pro bono matters, including criminal justice representations, policy research, impact litigation, and civil rights cases. The attorney will lead litigation matters and support the Head of Pro Bono Litigation on high-priority cases. The role involves coordinating attorney teams, partnering with legal service organizations, developing clinic programs and training, and promoting pro bono participation across offices and practice groups. The attorney will also develop projects for the New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Northern California offices, create opportunities for business services colleagues to participate in litigation initiatives, and track matter progress and outcomes.

Requirements

Experience supervising attorneys and running large-scale litigation teams.
Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
Strong writing, oral advocacy, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
Excellent professional judgment, problem-solving skills, and initiative.
Bachelor’s degree and JD required.
10+ years of experience as a litigator focusing on impact litigation in a nonprofit, government, or legal services setting.
Admission and good standing in New York State.
Significant in-court experience through trials and/or hearings.
Demonstrated commitment to representing underserved and underrepresented individuals and communities.

Responsibilities

Lead litigation matters in a variety of areas and support the Head of Pro Bono Litigation on high-priority pro bono cases.
Coordinate and supervise attorney teams working on litigation pro bono matters.
Work with legal service organizations to identify appropriate pro bono clients, matters, and training opportunities.
Work with legal service organizations to help build and manage clinic programs.
Support associates’ professional development by developing and facilitating training programs and helping attorneys build litigation skills.
Work with other Pro Bono group members to promote pro bono engagement and participation across offices and practice groups.
Contribute to internal and external informational publications.
Develop projects for the New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Northern California offices.
Develop projects for business services colleagues to participate in litigation initiatives.
Track progress and outcomes on litigation matters across offices and practice groups.