Technology & Leadership Center at Washington University in St. Louis

Attorney

• 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.

Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation Team

Communications

• Process all Communications and Narrative Lab expenses
• Coordinate with Finance and Administration on organizational systems and processes
• Manage departmental calendars, including meetings and retreats
• Arrange travel (airfare, rail, lodging, etc.) for Communications and Narrative Lab teams
• Attend departmental meetings and record minutes and action items
• Manage vendor relationships, including tracking contracts, payment schedules, and renewals
• Manage sponsorship relationships, including tracking sponsors, payments, and renewals
• Coordinate logistics for departmental events and activities (meals, room bookings, materials, etc.)
• Provide technical support for webinars and virtual gatherings
• Proofread written materials as needed

Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation Team

Communications and Narrative Lab Associate