Charter School Legal Strategy Leader

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools; United States; Remote; USD 140.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sector-leading compensation and full-s

100% employee medical, dental, and eye

50% for dependents

HRA covers 100% deductibles

401(k) with up to 6% match

Life and disability insurance

12 weeks paid parental leave

25 PTO days + holidays + year-end week

Monthly internet/cellular reimburse

$500 home office stipend

Zusammenfassung

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools seeks a seasoned litigator to lead federal and state litigation programs, identifying legal threats and shaping national strategies to protect charter school autonomy and funding. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will build coalitions, manage complex cases, and advance a unified advocacy agenda across the charter movement.

You will work with a broad network, develop trainings, and engage with local counsel while communicating

Qualifikationen

• J.D. degree and admission to the bar.
• 7+ years of federal district and/or appellate litigation experience; state constitutional litigation experience also acceptable.
• Experience with media and leveraging communications as part of a litigation advocacy campaign.
• Strong understanding of education law and public policy; ability to monitor emerging issues and translate them into strategic action.
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and balance risk and opportunity.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally (legal, communications, government affairs, external stakeholders).
• Strong research, writing, legal analysis, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong partnership and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of charter school law and operations (preferred).
• Experience convening stakeholders for strategic conversations and collective learning.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Aufgaben

• Engage in federal and state litigation to protect charter schools as public schools.
• Find and engage local counsel.
• Collaborate with local advocates on case theory and briefs; offer guidance based on other charter cases.
• Coordinate with the communications function to develop media strategies.
• Recruit potential litigants (plaintiffs and defendant intervenors).
• Identify and vet high-risk/high-opportunity cases to preserve and expand state charter climates.
• Vet cases to prevent encroachments on or make advances in charter school autonomy and funding access policies.
• Grow the movement's legal network and leverage its expertise.
• Develop in-person and virtual trainings to support network learning and recruit attorneys, especially in high-need areas.
• Network and speak on key issues to advance the legal advocacy agenda.
• Monitor legal cases nationwide and identify policy issues that may affect charter schools.

Kenntnisse

J.D.

Litigation strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal research

Legal writing

Public policy monitoring

Media relations

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Jobbeschreibung

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools seeks a seasoned litigator to lead federal and state litigation programs, identifying legal threats and shaping national strategies to protect charter school autonomy and funding. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will build coalitions, manage complex cases, and advance a unified advocacy agenda across the charter movement.

You will work with a broad network, develop trainings, and engage with local counsel while communicating