Senior Supervising Attorney, Inclusion and Anti-Extremism

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Requirements:

• At least eight (8) years of federal court civil litigation or comparable legal experience.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience managing legal professionals.
• Membership in good standing of at least one state bar in the United States, preferably Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, or Washington, D.C.
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of SPLC’s inclusion and anti-extremism legal advocacy strategies, especially in the Deep South.
• Develop, lead, supervise, consult, and advise on complex civil rights impact cases in federal and state courts and administrative entities.
• Supervise and manage litigation teams within the ALIT and the Legal Department, providing mentoring and coaching.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and the Policy Department on advocacy initiatives.
• Serve as a public thought leader and represent SPLC in various public venues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and legal allies.