Technology & Leadership Center at Washington University in St. Louis

Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation Team

Technology & Leadership Center at Washington University in St. Louis

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $96,092 - $108,740 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Membership in the bar of one or more states.
  • Must have at least five years of experience practicing law in the areas of civil rights litigation, criminal defense, immigration, or legal aid, with preference for litigation experience.
  • 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.
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 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation strategylegal researchdrafting briefsmotion practicediscoverytrialappealssettlement negotiationsadvocacy letterswriting legal documents
Soft Skills
strong writingediting skillspublic speakingcollaborative workpersonal organizationtime managementcreativitygood judgmententhusiasmteam alignment
Certifications
membership in the bar