Staff Attorney - Students' Civil Rights Project

Core responsibilities:

• Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in impact litigation, amicus briefs, and special legal projects for the Students' Civil Rights Project
• Participate in full litigation responsibilities including legal research, briefing, oral arguments, client communications, and settlement negotiations
• Develop and engage in legal advocacy through and outside the courts including reviewing legislation, drafting comments, and coordinating with communications teams
• Build networks and collaborate with allies to fight discrimination in educational institutions and civil rights law interpretation

This role creates systemic change to ensure all students can learn and thrive by combating discrimination in schools and securing justice for students denied educational opportunities based on race, national origin, ethnicity, or sex.

Required qualifications:

• J.D. degree with at least five years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience (including clerkships or fellowships)
• Excellent analytical, legal research, writing, and public speaking skills with ability to adapt for different audiences
• Experience as lead drafter of briefs in trial and appellate courts
• Litigation experience with progressively increasing case management responsibilities
• Admission to a state bar and willingness to gain DC bar admission if not based in DC

No 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.