Staff Attorney - Students' Civil Rights Project

Core responsibilities:

• Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in the investigation 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, including legal research and analysis, briefing, oral arguments, client communications, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop and engage in a broad range of legal advocacy through and outside the courts regarding the SCRP's advocacy priorities.
• Build networks and collaborate with allies to fight racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia in educational institutions.

This role creates positive change by combating discrimination in schools through high-impact litigation and advocacy, working to create systemic change so all students can learn and thrive regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, or sex.

Required qualifications:

• J.D. degree with at least five years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, which can include clerkships or fellowships.
• Excellent analytical, legal research, writing, and public speaking skills, with experience as the lead drafter of briefs in both trial and appellate courts.
• Litigation experience with progressively increasing responsibilities for case management and strong organizational skills.
• Admission to a state bar and willingness to gain admission to the DC bar if not based in DC. Preference for applicants with civil rights litigation experience in education.

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

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.