U.S. Litigation Staff Attorney

• Develop, supervise, lead, and engage in all aspects of litigation and litigation-related advocacy, including case development, legal research, client counseling, motions practice, discovery, and media advocacy
• Collaborate with IRAP staff in other program departments to ensure litigation supports and leverages policy, legal services, and communications work
• Represent IRAP in external relationships with advocates, pro bono firms, media, and donors
• Participate in organizational tasks such as hiring committees, cross-departmental task forces, and providing feedback on organization-wide issues

This role creates positive change by protecting the rights and dignity of displaced people through cutting-edge litigation, essential legal services, and policy advocacy, helping refugees and asylum seekers claim their right to freedom of movement and a path to lasting refuge.

• Law degree and license to practice law in a U.S. state; willingness to apply for New York bar if relocating
• 3-10 years of relevant legal experience after law school, with substantial federal court litigation experience
• Litigation and advocacy skills including project development/management, client management, research/writing, discovery, oral advocacy, and media advocacy
• Commitment to equity, teamwork, and centering displaced people; experience working with marginalized/displaced communities preferred; additional languages (Arabic, Dari, Farsi, etc.) a plus

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

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is a global legal aid and advocacy organization working to create a world where refugees and all people seeking safety are empowered to claim their right to freedom of movement and a path to lasting refuge through direct legal services, legal information sharing, and systemic change advocacy.