Staff Attorney, Litigation Team

Transgender Law Center

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is within TLC’s litigation team and will focus on investigating, developing and litigating cases on behalf of trans and gender-nonconforming people. The position is full time and may include travel and occasional work at nights and on weekends.

Requirements

Membership in the bar of one or more states.
Must have at least two to four years of post-graduation experience practicing law in the areas of civil rights litigation, criminal defense, immigration, or legal aid.
Experience with legal or policy advocacy relating to incarceration, criminalization or law enforcement.
Familiarity with transgender and gender nonconforming communities.
Experience working with communities of color and transgender communities.
Deep understanding of intersecting oppressions including anti-Blackness, white supremacy, transphobia, ableism, misogyny, colonialism, and capitalism.
Strong writing, editing, and legal research skills and experience with public speaking.
Skill at working collaboratively both within the organization and with other groups.
Strong personal organization and time management skills.
Creativity and good judgment.
Enthusiasm for the work of the organization and its potential.
Willingness to travel and to work long hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with pro-bono attorneys preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigate and develop potential new cases, including corresponding with and meeting with potential clients, conducting research, finding and reviewing records, and drafting demand letters.
Develop litigation strategy, manage relationships with co-counsel, perform legal research, and draft or edit briefs.
Assume responsibility for all stages of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, trial, appeals, settlement negotiations, and settlement monitoring.
As needed, join and support existing teams working on previously-filed litigation.
When necessary, support TLC’s legal services project, including reviewing inquiries, researching local and state laws, policies, and procedures, and crafting responses with personalized legal information.
Engage in direct advocacy on behalf of criminalized people by, for instance, calling or sending advocacy letters to public defenders or prison officials, and identifying other creative solutions.
Develop and draft written resources including know-your-rights material and sample legal documents.
Engage in education efforts for community members and attorneys, including speaking at conferences, trainings, and webinars.
Participate in organization-wide activities and shared responsibilities that support team alignment and culture.
Support the work of the legal team and the organization generally.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision (TLC covers 100% of premiums for employees, 80% for dependents)
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (currently $3,500 per year)
Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (currently $1,500 per year)
Optional employee-funded Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Fund that can grant financial assistance for certain qualifying disasters and personal hardships
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
3 weeks’ sick leave
19 days’ vacation (24 after 3 years’ employment) and 12 holidays
Organizational ‘slowdown’ in winter and summer, including, historically, 2 weeks paid time off in the summer and 2 weeks paid time off at the end of the year (separate from employee vacation time)
2-month paid sabbatical program available after 5 years of employment
Retirement plan with partial organizational matching
Indemnity insurance for critical illness, hospital confinement, and accidents
Professional development & coaching
Office setup, phone and internet reimbursement (if working from home)
Additional mental health, budgeting, travel, and pet benefits