Staff Attorney, U.S. Litigation

Center for Reproductive Rights • New York, NY

78d • $116,000

About The Position

The Staff Attorney will focus on developing original legal research, analysis, publications, and strategies to defend and expand constitutional protections for reproductive decision-making and access to care. The ideal candidate is a legal thinker who is passionate about a long-term strategy to build stronger legal guarantees for reproductive decision-making and improved access to non-discriminatory, high-quality reproductive healthcare. They will produce research and legal analysis to support our litigation and advocacy efforts in the U.S. to build a comprehensive and enduring right to reproductive autonomy grounded in principles of equality; racial, gender, and economic justice; and human rights. The position will be based in the Center's New York City or Washington D.C. offices in a hybrid model of 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York Bar or D.C. Bar required, based on the office where the attorney is based.
• Minimum of three years in legal practice, including judicial clerkship, litigation, law and policy advocacy, legal research or academia, or comparable legal work.
• Strong understanding of civil rights and constitutional law, reproductive rights, and related areas of constitutional doctrine, and experience or familiarity with litigation practice.
• Excellent research, writing, and communications skills.
• Outstanding legal analysis skills, including the ability to analyze academic scholarship, court opinions, legislation and regulations, and develop complex legal arguments for litigation, legislation and administrative strategy.
• Ability to write clearly and persuasively for court, legal, and lay audiences.
• Takes initiative in learning and developing expertise in reproductive rights law and other relevant areas of law.
• Maintains a high level of expertise in the relevant subject matter.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills including ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Displays a problem-solving and supportive attitude with colleagues and works to support the goals of the team, U.S. Program Division, and the Center.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regard to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive equity work and incorporating inclusive equitable principles into legal, programmatic, and partnership work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Center as well as with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track relevant lawsuits and legal decisions in the Supreme Court, federal appellate courts, and state Supreme Courts.
• Serve as an internal resource across teams and departments for reporting and analysis of legal developments.
• Assist in the development of new legal theories to advance the Center's strategic priorities.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support and develop arguments, theories, and strategies to strengthen constitutional protections for reproductive rights.
• Draft legal analysis and content for publication by the Center, in legal blogs, and in media outlets.
• Draft amicus briefs in support of non-Center cases and develop strategic amicus campaigns in support of Center cases.
• Assist with aspects of litigation.
• Foster outreach and engagement with a diverse range of allies, scholars, and partners in the legal and advocacy community.
• Represent the Center at convenings, conferences, and on legal panels.
• Work with other members of the U.S. Program Division and the Center's Communications and Development teams as needed to provide content and review on messaging for public audiences.
• Collaborate across the U.S. Division to advance shared priorities and alignment of our legal strategies with our policy, advocacy, and external engagement goals.
• This role may supervise support staff, legal interns, or law fellows as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility.
• Dental and Vision coverage.
• Resources to help prevent and recover from burnout through different programs that enable mental, physical, and community well-being.
• Generous leave, including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave.
• Closed the last week of December to allow staff to spend winter holiday time with their loved ones.
• After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5% of your annual salary to a 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees