Senior Staff or Staff Attorney, Inclusion & Anti-Extremism

Southern Poverty Law Center•Washington, DC

12d•$78,832 - $153,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The SPLC is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney or Staff Attorney committed to dismantling white supremacy. The Senior Staff or Staff Attorney in the Inclusion and Anti-Extremism (IAE) Advocacy and Litigation Team (ALIT) investigates, develops and litigates cases challenging hate groups and white supremacists. The Attorney will have the opportunity to work on cases and campaigns vindicating and advancing the rights of communities targeted by hate groups, including communities of color, LGBTQ people, immigrants, and others.

Requirements

At least one (1) year of federal court civil litigation or comparable experience post law school (for Staff Attorney I-II).
At least six (6) years of federal court civil litigation or comparable experience post law school (for Senior Staff I-IV).
Membership in good standing of at least one state bar in the United States, preferably Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, or Washington, D.C.
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Demonstrated experience and/or interest in litigating in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels.
Experience working with community organizations, grassroots campaigns and impacted communities, particularly in the South, to dismantle white supremacy.
Demonstrated interest and commitment to dismantling white supremacy and representing victims of hate and extremism.
Ability to synthesize complex issues and communicate them effectively to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and factual investigations.
Ability to take calculated risks in crafting and executing strategies to move litigation and other advocacy forward.
Demonstrated ability to work with others, including both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to think innovatively and creatively about claims and causes of action to combat white supremacy and extremism.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate persuasively to a variety of audiences through writing and speaking.
Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

Draft briefs, motions, memos, written discovery, and other documents in support of litigation.
Conduct depositions and represent clients in court.
Represent SPLC in various fora, including federal and state courts, community groups and coalitions, media outlets, and federal and state agencies among others.
Develop new cases and campaigns in consultation with SPLC staff and community partners.
Investigate, gather information, and interview clients and witnesses.
Respond to requests for legal assistance.
Research and Write legal memos and briefs on complex legal and factual questions.
Senior Staff Attorneys train and mentor legal staff and interns.
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the Center and Legal Department’s goals.