National Immigration Law Center

Defending and advancing the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their family members.

Director, Litigation

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1979Company SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 1 moreAll locations: California, District of Columbia

Posted

19 days ago

Salary

$140K - $175K / year

Postgraduate Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Collaborates with the Vice President, Litigation and Legal Strategy in the development and execution of strategic litigation strategies • Oversees the implementation of a robust impact litigation and legal advocacy strategy in support of broader immigrants’ rights movement strategies; develops legal theories and cases; leads teams litigating cases • Leads litigation teams in preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducts discovery; presents oral arguments; conducts trial and handles appeals • Collaborates with counterparts in Policy, Strategy and Partnerships, Strategic Communications, and Development teams • Engages with key stakeholders, including movement allies, donors, and board members, including providing periodic reports to the board of directors

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited school and an active member in good standing with a State Bar.
  • At least 10 years of combined experience in litigation at a nonprofit, social justice organization or law firm that includes substantial experience in federal courts, appellate practice, with 4+ years of leadership/management experience including legal supervision, case development, and project management.
  • Demonstrated experience in initiating and leading litigation in federal courts.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently access staffing needs to undertake litigation based on the potential needs of litigation.
  • Demonstrated experience in immigration, education, healthcare, labor/employment, and/or civil rights law showing excellent skills and innovative strategies.
  • Proficiency with in-office and virtual environments and software such as MS Office, Westlaw, PACER, and virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

  • employer-paid healthcare coverage (100% for employees and 75% for dependents)
  • employer-supported dental and vision coverage
  • 403(b)-retirement plan including an automatic contribution from NILC
  • paid parental leave
  • monthly cell phone and wellness stipends
  • pre-tax accounts for transit, health, and childcare benefits (FSA)
  • employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • generous paid-time-off policy
  • 15 holidays and 22 days of paid time off annually (increased to 32 after 2 years of employment)
  • qualifying public service employer for PSLF Program

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