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Defending and advancing the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their family members.
Director, Litigation
Location
California + 1 moreAll locations: California | District of Columbia
Posted
114 days ago
Salary
$140K - $175K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Litigation
National Immigration Law Center
• Collaborates with the Vice President, Litigation and Legal Strategy in the development and execution of strategic litigation strategies • Oversees the implementation of a robust impact litigation and legal advocacy strategy in support of broader immigrants’ rights movement strategies; develops legal theories and cases; leads teams litigating cases • Leads litigation teams in preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducts discovery; presents oral arguments; conducts trial and handles appeals • Collaborates with counterparts in Policy, Strategy and Partnerships, Strategic Communications, and Development teams • Engages with key stakeholders, including movement allies, donors, and board members, including providing periodic reports to the board of directors
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited school and an active member in good standing with a State Bar.
- At least 10 years of combined experience in litigation at a nonprofit, social justice organization or law firm that includes substantial experience in federal courts, appellate practice, with 4+ years of leadership/management experience including legal supervision, case development, and project management.
- Demonstrated experience in initiating and leading litigation in federal courts.
- Demonstrated ability to independently access staffing needs to undertake litigation based on the potential needs of litigation.
- Demonstrated experience in immigration, education, healthcare, labor/employment, and/or civil rights law showing excellent skills and innovative strategies.
- Proficiency with in-office and virtual environments and software such as MS Office, Westlaw, PACER, and virtual collaboration tools.
Benefits
- employer-paid healthcare coverage (100% for employees and 75% for dependents)
- employer-supported dental and vision coverage
- 403(b)-retirement plan including an automatic contribution from NILC
- paid parental leave
- monthly cell phone and wellness stipends
- pre-tax accounts for transit, health, and childcare benefits (FSA)
- employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- generous paid-time-off policy
- 15 holidays and 22 days of paid time off annually (increased to 32 after 2 years of employment)
- qualifying public service employer for PSLF Program
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