Senior Attorney - Students' Civil Rights Project

Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in the development and execution of impact litigation, amicus briefs, and special legal projects that further the strategic goals of the Students' Civil Rights Project and the mission of Public Justice.

Participate in the full range of the SCRP's litigation responsibilities, which primarily include legal research and analysis, briefing, oral arguments, client communications, and settlement negotiations, as well as occasional factual investigation and discovery.

Supervise junior attorneys and legal fellows working on SCRP matters.

Develop and engage in a broad range of legal advocacy through and outside the courts, including reviewing legislation; drafting comments to agencies, letters, fact sheets, and other materials; participating in meetings and events; coordinating with student organizers; and working in partnership with the Communications division to develop and implement storytelling campaigns.

This role combats discrimination in schools to create systemic change so all students can learn and thrive, securing justice for students denied educational opportunities based on race, national origin, ethnicity, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

J.D. degree with at least eight years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, which can include clerkships or fellowships.

Excellent analytical, legal research, writing, and public speaking skills, and the ability to modulate writing and speaking style for different types of audiences.

Experience as the lead drafter of briefs, ideally in both trial and appellate courts, and litigation experience with progressively increasing responsibilities for case management.

Experience supervising other attorneys or legal fellows, strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and commitment to follow-through.

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job posting.

Public Justice is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to pursuing high impact lawsuits to combat social and economic injustice, protect the Earth's sustainability, and challenge predatory corporate conduct and government abuses.