Senior Attorney - Impact Litigation Lead (Hybrid)

Trial Impact Project; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Impact Project seeks a creative and skilled litigator to join as Senior Attorney, leading a docket of trial-focused public interest cases. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and managing a team including pro bono partners and fellows.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of legal experience and can start in April 2026; a 4–6 year track is available for Staff Attorney. Strong coalition-building and leadership are valued.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of legal experience and readiness to start in April 2026.
• Alternative 4–6 years of legal experience considered for Staff Attorney.
• Substantive expertise in state or federal litigation protecting underserved groups.
• Experience building coalitions and collaborations with community partners.
• Experience leading litigation teams of 5+ people or multiple co-counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a docket of trial-focused public interest cases.
• Litigate complex cases and manage select matters with pro bono counsel and co-counsel.
• Oversee legal work of early-career fellows and staff.
• Collaborate across teams to advance impact litigation goals.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

Public interest law

Coalitions & partnerships

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Trial Impact Project seeks a creative and skilled litigator to join as Senior Attorney, leading a docket of trial-focused public interest cases. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and managing a team including pro bono partners and fellows.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of legal experience and can start in April 2026; a 4–6 year track is available for Staff Attorney. Strong coalition-building and leadership are valued.