Litigation and Advocacy Director

1 week ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States SOUTHEAST LA LEGAL SERVICES Full time
Job Title: Assistant Director of Litigation and Advocacy

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing free civil legal aid to low-income households in the 22 parishes east of the Atchafalaya basin.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join our team as the Assistant Director of Litigation and Advocacy. This is a managerial position that will oversee the development of the firm's major/complex litigation and law and systems reform advocacy, with a focus on housing justice work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Litigation & Advocacy Director to develop and implement the firm's litigation and advocacy strategy
  • Oversee the Housing Law Unit and provide leadership and direction to the team
  • Develop and implement complex litigation and advocacy projects, including impact litigation and appellate work
  • Provide training and mentoring to SLLS staff
  • Supervise the work of assigned staff in the agency's New Orleans Tenant's Rights Unit

Requirements:

  • Member of the Louisiana Bar or willing to take the first available exam
  • Five years of experience in the practice of law, preferably in complex and sophisticated litigation
  • Record of addressing issues our clients face with successful systemic advocacy
  • Comprehensive knowledge and familiarity with poverty law and experience working with low-income clients, marginalized populations, and communities of color
  • Demonstrated supervisory and organizational skills

What We Offer:

  • Full-time position with a salary range of $72,000 – $97,000, depending on experience
  • Additional compensation for bilingualism
  • Hybrid work arrangement, working remotely and from the New Orleans office

SLLS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment.



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