Staff Attorney, U.S. Litigation Specialist

1 month ago

New York, New York, United States Center for Reproductive Rights Full time
Job Title: Staff Attorney, U.S. Litigation

The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights worldwide.

Job Summary

We seek one or more attorneys with 5 or more years of legal experience preferred, and a minimum of 3 years required, to join the Center's U.S. Litigation team as Staff Attorneys.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct all aspects of litigation, including legal research and analysis, drafting of complaints and legal briefs, discovery and motion practice, and handling trials and appeals.
  • Assist in development of new legal theories to advance the Center's strategic priorities.
  • Maintain client and other important institutional relationships and engage in compliance work for the Center's clients, advising on compliance with governing legal requirements.
  • Represent the Center at public events, conferences, and coalition meetings.
  • Work with the Center's Communications and Development teams to provide support and information as appropriate.
  • Work on other projects, such as legal analyses related to Center legislative and advocacy priorities.
Qualifications
  • Member in good standing of the bar of New York or DC based on the office where the attorney is based.
  • A minimum of three years of legal experience for Staff Attorney position is required, with five years preferred.
  • Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Outstanding legal analysis skills, including ability to develop complex legal arguments and strategies.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to self-motivate, to handle multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously, and to provide quick turnaround of assignments while collaborating as part of a team and maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Ability to maintain high level of expertise in relevant substantive law.
  • Strong communication and public speaking skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, delegate, and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals on a project basis.
  • Strong commitment to the Center's mission, purpose, and values, along with experience or knowledge of reproductive rights legal issues, reproductive justice, racial justice, or other human rights, civil rights, criminal law, or social justice issues.
  • All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to racial equity work and incorporate racial equity principles into legal work.
  • Ability to travel as needed for court appearances and other work, including to locations outside the New York and DC areas.
  • English language fluency required, Spanish a plus.
Benefits
  • Health: The Center pays up to 90%* of the premium for a comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility.
  • Flexibility: The Center currently operates in a hybrid model, requiring staff to work 3 days per week in the office and allowing work 2 days per week from home.
  • Well-being: The Center offers resources to help prevent and recover from burnout through different programs that enable mental, physical, and community well-being.
  • Growth: You will be working with and learning from some of the top legal and operational minds, all passionate about advancing reproductive rights worldwide.
  • Global: You will get a front-row seat to the fight for reproductive rights globally.
  • Investment: After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5%* of your annual salary to a 401(k).

The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all communities to apply.

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