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Senior Staff or Staff Attorney, Democracy: Education & Youth, ALIT

Southern Poverty Law Center
Location
Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA, Washington, DC
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Democracy: Education & Youth Advocacy & Litigation Impact Team
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Demonstrated experience developing and litigating novel and complex civil rights impact litigation in federal and state courts at the trial and/or appellate level
  • Experience working with community organizations, grassroots campaigns, and impacted communities, particularly in the Deep South
  • Demonstrated interest and commitment to community-oriented and movement-supportive lawyering
  • Ability to synthesize complex issues and communicate them effectively orally and in writing to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated excellence in legal research, writing, and editing on complex, novel questions and complex factual investigations
  • Ability to create vision and take calculated risks in crafting and executing strategies to move litigation forward
What the job really is

The SPLC is seeking a Senior Staff or Staff Attorney to advance education and youth justice in the South through litigation, strategic advocacy, and community lawyering. The role involves developing new cases, collaborating with community organizations, conducting legal research, and representing SPLC in various forums. The attorney will also mentor junior staff and uphold the organization's mission to promote inclusive public education.

Benefits
  • Minimum starting salary of $78,832.00 annually, based on legal experience post law school
  • Salary increases based on years of experience
  • Local Remote and Telework options available
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on additional benefits beyond salary are provided
  • The role requires significant experience in civil litigation, which may limit applicants who are earlier in their careers
  • The position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, indicating union representation
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