National Immigration Law Center

Attorney

• Conduct impact litigation on a range of issues in collaboration with litigation teams
• Identify and develop litigation in federal and state courts
• Develop and maintain a significant litigation case load in state and/or federal court
• Strategically use plaintiff-driven, community-grounded impact litigation
• Advance NILC’s administrative and legislative advocacy
• Develop community education materials and provide Know Your Rights presentations
• Mentor and teach legal interns, legal fellows, and junior attorneys
• Collaborate with staff across the organization
• Represent NILC with coalition partners on litigation and other areas
• Engage with the media about relevant legal work
• Report to relevant staff and leadership about programmatic developments
• Support policy advocacy, campaigns, and community outreach
• Foster a collaborative work environment

Staff Attorney

Director

• Collaborates with the Vice President, Litigation and Legal Strategy in the development and execution of strategic litigation strategies
• Oversees the implementation of a robust impact litigation and legal advocacy strategy in support of broader immigrants’ rights movement strategies; develops legal theories and cases; leads teams litigating cases
• Leads litigation teams in preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducts discovery; presents oral arguments; conducts trial and handles appeals
• Collaborates with counterparts in Policy, Strategy and Partnerships, Strategic Communications, and Development teams
• Engages with key stakeholders, including movement allies, donors, and board members, including providing periodic reports to the board of directors

Staff Attorney

Director, Litigation