SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY - IMMEDIATE HIRE

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 are seeking a candidate with 6+ years of legal experience with a salary range of $130,000 to $155,000/year, depending on experience.

We will also consider a candidate with 4-6 years of legal experience for a Staff Attorney position with a salary range of $105,000 to $125,000/year, depending on experience. We will prioritize applications received by July 21.

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. 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

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