REMOTE FULL-TIME SENIOR ATTORNEY

Senior Attorney
Litigation
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Trial Impact Project seeks a creative and skilled litigator with excellent judgment for the role of Senior Attorney. This is a unique opportunity to help develop and lead a docket of trial-focused public interest cases during a period of great threat to civil rights and the rule of law. Our Senior Attorneys drive the impact litigation program by litigating complex trial-level cases, managing select cases in collaboration with pro bono counsel and co-counsel, and overseeing the legal work of our early-career fellows. This role requires strong collaboration across teams, strong litigation skills, and strong project management skills.
We will prioritize applications received by July 21. We will also consider a candidate with 4-6 years of legal experience for a Staff Attorney position.
Substantive expertise in state or federal litigation that protects the rights of underserved or historically excluded groups
Experience working within coalitions and community partnerships to build trust, identify issues ripe for litigation, and navigate stakeholder needs and views
Experience within, or relationships with, local and state government offices seeking to enforce civil rights
Experience leading litigation case teams of 5+ people or multiple co-counsel
We are currently a hybrid organization with all staff working together from our downtown Los Angeles office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and remotely the remainder of the week, except when meetings or events require otherwise. Community & Docket Development
Identify topics for investigation through relationship networks and by maintaining subject matter expertise
Participate in coalition or community spaces, seek to understand their issues and needs, and consider the possible role of litigation in advancing those issues and needs
Develop litigation strategy and expertise in emerging areas of threat, including new attacks on civil rights and civil liberties and constitutional violations
Manage investigations or supervise more junior attorneys in developing investigations, including by interviewing plaintiffs, conducting legal claims research, and seeking and analyzing public records
Impact Trial Litigation
Handle all phases of litigation, including drafting and editing complaints and briefs, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, managing settlement and mediation efforts, preparing witnesses for trial, and serving as trial counsel
D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar or, if located in another state, membership in good standing of that state's bar with the ability to become admitted in California as soon as possible
• 6+ years of experience conducting all aspects of civil trial litigation in state and federal courts
• Excellent writing and editing ability with a strong voice and eye for persuasive analysis

Experience developing affirmative litigation in state and/or federal courts, including researching potential theories, developing potential clients, and building factual records
Familiarity with legal doctrines of civil rights or civil liberties litigation. Experience with the federal Administrative Procedure Act is a plus
Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing developmental feedback to attorneys at various stages of their careers
Experience successfully managing multiple projects and cases simultaneously and prioritizing competing deadlines under pressure
Comfort with litigation deadlines, including the ability to work some long hours (e.g., before the close of discovery, pre-trial) and occasionally travel for cases as needed
Track record of building strong, trust-based relationships with clients, particularly individuals and communities impacted by systemic injustice
Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or other languages spoken by our constituencies is a plus

Trial Impact Project is committed to providing excellent pay and benefits. For an applicant with 4-6 years of experience applying for the Staff Attorney position, the compensation range is $105,000 to $125,000, depending on experience. Benefits include 100% employer-covered health insurance and 99% covered dental and vision insurance, 50% dependent healthcare coverage, paid sabbatical at years 5 and 10, 16 weeks of paid parental leave after the first year, a 403(b) plan with 5% employer contribution, health and dependent-care FSAs, generous vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays and a year-end flexible closure between December 25 and January 1, long-term disability insurance, a commuter benefit, coverage of bar dues, and a professional development budget. This role is also eligible for a language bonus of $3,000 per year if the candidate regularly uses non-English language skills to communicate with our clients or community partners.