Senior Staff or Staff Attorney, Economic Justice Team

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Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience litigating individual and class action civil rights cases in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels.
• Experience working with community organizations and grassroots campaigns in the Deep South.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to community-oriented and movement-supportive lawyering.
• Ability to synthesize complex issues and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Ability to create vision and take calculated risks in litigation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Advocacy Litigation & Impact Teams and external partners.
• Exceptional communication skills for persuasive writing and speaking.
• Awareness of SPLC's mission and commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• At least one (1) year of federal court civil litigation experience for Staff Attorney; at least six (6) years for Senior Staff Attorney; J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; membership in good standing with a state bar.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of SPLC’s economic justice legal advocacy strategies, especially in the Deep South.
• Develop new cases in consultation with SPLC staff and community partners.
• Senior Staff Attorneys will train and mentor legal staff as needed.
• Develop and maintain collaborations and partnerships with community organizations.
• Investigate, gather information, and interview clients and witnesses.
• Collaborate with team members of other ALITs in the Legal Department to advance SPLC's goals.
• Write legal memos and briefs.
• Represent SPLC in various forums, including community groups and state agencies.
• Respond to requests for legal assistance.
• Perform other duties as required to fulfill job responsibilities.