Public Rights Project Litigation Staff Attorney

Positively Partners • Attleboro, MA

90d • $82,735 - $111,935

About The Position

Public Rights Project seeks to hire one or more Staff Attorneys to join its Litigation Team. The Staff Attorney will be a key member of PRP’s team advancing the work of local governments protecting civil rights in the face of hostility from the federal government, as well as state governments and private actors. The Staff Attorney will conduct and support case development and research, work with partners, and manage and contribute to various litigation and pre-litigation activities. The Litigation Team handles cases in which government clients are both plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal courts. This position reports to the Litigation Director and will work closely with members of the Litigation Team and other Program Team staff.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in a jurisdiction of the United States is required
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in litigation is preferred. Relevant experience may include clerking, government enforcement, and/or complex civil litigation
• Outstanding writing and editing skills, including drafting and editing complex briefs and legal analysis
• Excellent judgment about both legal issues and strategy
• Strong communication skills, both writing and speaking
• Demonstrated ability to handle aspects of litigation, including at least half of the following: client management, discovery, oral advocacy, brief writing, deadline management, electronic filing, navigating local rules, working with cooperating counsel, and expecting the unexpected
• Strong project management skills and the ability to use electronic tools to coordinate with other team members
• Demonstrated interest in working on issues of federal law, constitutional law, civil rights law, and other relevant legal topics
• Team player who can work with government partners, co-counsel, community-based organizations, and other advocates, as well as internal teams
• Demonstrated positive and respectful attitude, ability to work well with diverse people and communities, capacity to show presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability
• Prior experience with remote work in large teams in support of fast-moving and mission-driven litigation is preferred
• Belief in the power of state and local government to make positive change in the world

Responsibilities

• Independently and as a member of a team, identify opportunities for advocacy and strategize pathways to action
• Represent PRP’s partners in litigation from idea generation through conclusion, including legal and factual development, case pitching, motions practice, discovery, oral argument, client management, coalition engagement, and more
• Conduct legal research and analyze laws across a range of jurisdictions
• Draft, review, edit, and provide feedback on written work product
• Effectively advise government clients, including on legal, political, and justice considerations of potential courses of action
• Participate in regular meetings for the Litigation Team and other crucial strategic meetings and discussions, including ensuring alignment, collaboration, and clear next steps
• Meet with government and non-government stakeholders
• Synthesize input and feedback from internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to an innovative, inclusive, and supportive group of advocates

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Retirement savings
• Stipends for cell phones, home office & professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed