Senior Director, Litigation Strategy (Hybrid)

Southern Environmental Law Center; Birmingham (AL); Ibrido; USD 188.000 - 203.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation reimbursement

Hybrid work model

PSLF eligible employer

Descrizione del lavoro

The Southern Environmental Law Center is seeking a Litigation Strategy Director, a senior leader responsible for strategy, standards, and professional development that keep SELC’s litigation among the best in the country. This full-time, exempt position offers a hybrid work model and relocation support to join a nationwide team.

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Director leads institution-wide litigation strategy, supervises attorneys, and collaborates with partners and clients to

Competenze

• Ten+ years of litigation experience with first-chair responsibility.
• Active license to practice law in SELC states or Washington, DC.
• Ability to advise on litigation strategy and mentor attorneys.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive workplace values.

Mansioni

• Partner with the Chief Program Officer to make litigation central to program plans.
• Advise on litigation strategy, strengthen filings, and prepare for hearings.
• Approve major litigation decisions and oversee board updates.
• Guide development of test cases and precedent-setting litigation.
• Mentor attorneys and set priorities for litigation training.
• Coordinate strategy with national/regional partners and clients.
• Represent SELC’s litigation work with donors, press, and the public.

Conoscenze

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Diversity commitment

Formazione

Licensed to practice law (DC/MD/VA/NC/SC/TN)

Descrizione del lavoro

The Southern Environmental Law Center is seeking a Litigation Strategy Director, a senior leader responsible for strategy, standards, and professional development that keep SELC’s litigation among the best in the country. This full-time, exempt position offers a hybrid work model and relocation support to join a nationwide team.

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Director leads institution-wide litigation strategy, supervises attorneys, and collaborates with partners and clients to