Director, Litigation

• Lead and execute litigation efforts to protect the rights of low-income immigrant communities, including serving as lead counsel in complex impact litigation.
• Develop and oversee litigation strategy integrated with policy advocacy, communications, and movement building.
• Supervise, mentor, and manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, and fellows.
• Represent NILC externally with media, funders, and partners.

This role directly defends and advances the rights of low-income immigrants through strategic impact litigation, ensuring equal access to justice and opportunities, and countering authoritarian attacks on immigrant communities and democratic norms.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited school and active bar membership in good standing.
• At least 10 years of litigation experience including substantial federal court and appellate practice.
• 4+ years of leadership/management experience including legal supervision and case development.
• Demonstrated experience in immigration, education, healthcare, labor/employment, or civil rights law.

Salary range: $150,000–$170,000. Benefits include employer-paid healthcare (100% for employees, 75% for dependents), dental and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan with automatic contribution, paid parental leave, monthly cell phone and wellness stipends, pre-tax accounts (transit, health, childcare FSA), short- and long-term disability and life insurance, 15 holidays and 22 days PTO (increasing to 32 after 2 years), and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is the leading U.S. advocacy organization dedicated to defending and advancing the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their families through litigation, policy advocacy, communications, and network-building.