Senior Human Rights Litigation Counsel

3 days ago


New York, United States SCHOEN LEGAL SEARCH Full time

A leading nonprofit human rights organization seeks a dedicated Senior Human Rights Litigation Counsel to combat discrimination on campuses and in corporate settings.


Successful candidates will have 10+ years of litigation and trial experience and have excellent academic credentials.


Preference is for someone who has been working in a law firm for a good portion of that time.


Successful candidates MUST be admitted to the NY bar AND at least one and preferably more state bars.


Admission to one or several federal district bars and to federal agencies is ALSO preferred.


Above all else, a successful candidate MUST show a commitment to the Organization's mission


Candidates will be called upon to:


  • Manage cases involving discrimination in higher education and corporate settings
  • Handle all aspects of federal court litigation and agency proceedings
  • Conduct witness interviews, client intake, and discovery
  • Prepare legal documents and research
  • Educate students and employees about legal rights
  • Deliver presentations to various audiences


Additional duties may include policy work, event planning, and stakeholder engagement.


Some travel may be required.



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