Public Rights Project

Managing Attorney, Litigation

Public Rights Project

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $121,440 - $182,160 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • The Managing Attorney is a key leader on the Litigation Team.
  • This role is central to PRP’s program team, pursuing complex and important litigation on behalf of local governments across the country.
  • In addition to advocacy work, the Managing Attorney oversees PRP’s law clerk program, supervising and mentoring PRP’s legal fellows, as well as the Litigation Team’s paralegals.
  • In close collaboration with the Litigation Director, the Managing Attorney designs, implements, and refines systems that support the quality, efficiency, sustainability, and impact of PRP’s litigation work.

Requirements

  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing in a jurisdiction of the United States.
  • At least 7 years relevant experience as an attorney, of which at least 5 years should consist of complex civil litigation and/or investigations and enforcement practice.
  • Experience supervising junior attorneys, law fellows, or paralegals required.
  • Outstanding writing and editing skills, including drafting and editing complex briefs and legal analysis.
  • Excellent judgment about both legal issues and strategy.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to use various software to coordinate with other team members.
Benefits
  • PRP is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity.
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace, both at PRP and within the government offices we serve, is a key ingredient for achieving our mission of building equitable enforcement capacity within state and local government.
  • People with personal or family experience with the type of harms we seek to combat, including wage theft, predatory lending, fraud, discrimination, and environmental degradation are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Certifications
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