Senior Attorney, Litigation Specialist

3 hours ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Center for Reproductive Rights Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Attorney to join our U.S. Litigation team at the Center for Reproductive Rights. As a Senior Attorney, you will play a critical role in advancing reproductive rights and access in the U.S. through impact litigation in federal and state courts.

About the Role

The Senior Attorney will participate in all aspects of litigation, including legal research and analysis, drafting of complaints and legal briefs, discovery and motion practice, and handling trials and appeals. You will also supervise staff attorneys, fellows, and other staff, and assist in the development of new legal theories to advance the Center's strategic priorities.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, fellows, and other staff
  • Participate in program planning and case budgeting
  • 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 the 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
  • 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
Requirements
  • Member in good standing of the bar of New York or DC based on the office where the attorney is based
  • At least seven (7) years of legal experience for Senior Attorney position
  • Substantial experience supervising attorneys and other junior staff
  • Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of litigation with limited supervision, including significant experience in both trial and appellate courts
  • 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
  • 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
What We Offer
  • Annual salary of $165,000, commensurate with years of experience
  • Comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Flexibility to work 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week from home
  • Generous leave, including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
  • Professional growth opportunities, including a stipend for professional development
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups to connect with colleagues with similar interests/backgrounds/views

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