Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation

Public Rights Project•,

6d•$121,440 - $182,160•Remote

About The Position

Public Rights Project seeks an experienced litigator to serve as a Senior Staff Attorney on its Litigation Team. The role advances local governments’ work to protect civil rights in response to actions by federal and state governments and private actors. The Senior Staff Attorney will lead cases and case teams, guide case development and strategy, conduct and oversee research, lead meetings, and manage litigation and pre-litigation activities. The team handles matters in which government clients may be plaintiffs or defendants, in state and federal courts. The position reports to the Litigation Director and works closely with Litigation Team staff, the Directors of PRP’s Civil Rights Hub and Election Protection Hub, and other Program Team staff. PRP is a legal nonprofit with an all-remote team based throughout the United States. The role requires travel several times a year for PRP events, case hearings, conferences, or meetings.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law and in good standing in a jurisdiction of the United States.
At least 10 years of relevant litigation experience; relevant experience may include complex civil litigation and/or government enforcement.
Outstanding writing and editing skills, including drafting and editing complex briefs and legal analysis.
Excellent judgment regarding legal issues and strategy.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to handle all aspects of litigation, including client management, discovery, oral advocacy, brief writing, deadline management, electronic filing, navigating local rules, working with cooperating counsel, and adapting to unexpected developments.
Strong project management skills and ability to use electronic tools to coordinate with team members.
Familiarity and comfort working on federal law, constitutional law, civil rights law, and other relevant legal topics.
Ability to work with government partners, co-counsel, community-based organizations, other advocates, and internal teams.
Positive and respectful attitude; ability to work well with diverse people and communities; presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability.
Belief in the power of local government to make positive change.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with remote work in large teams supporting fast-moving, mission-driven litigation.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for advocacy and strategize pathways to action.
Independently build and run litigation from idea generation through conclusion, including legal and factual development, case pitching, motions practice, discovery, oral argument, client management, and coalition engagement.
Conduct legal research and provide guidance and analysis of laws across a range of jurisdictions.
Draft, review, edit, and provide feedback on analytic and persuasive written work product.
Advise government clients on the legal, political, and justice considerations of particular circumstances.
Participate in and sometimes lead Litigation Team meetings and other strategic discussions, 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.