Senior Director of Litigation & Advocacy

Mielegalaid; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer contribution to retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mielegalaid is seeking a passionate and skilled Deputy Director for Litigation and Advocacy to lead legal strategies for children in failing foster care systems. This leadership position requires 15+ years of litigation experience and a commitment to public interest work.

The Deputy Director will design legal strategies, supervise legal staff, and support case leadership. The role allows for hybrid work, with in-office attendance expected Tuesday through Thursday in New York City.

Compensation includes a salary of $160,000 - $190,000 per year, along with health benefits and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in litigation with significant experience in class litigation.
• Experience developing and supervising lawyers and legal teams.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, multi-tasking, and time-pressured environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and support the work related to state foster care systems.
• Design and implement legal strategies in class action cases.
• Support hiring and training of new legal staff.

Skills

Litigation experience

Class action litigation

Supervision of legal teams

Knowledge of foster care system

Public interest commitment

Ability to work collaboratively

Multi-tasking abilities

Sense of humor

Education

Current admission to a state and federal bar

Job description

Mielegalaid is seeking a passionate and skilled Deputy Director for Litigation and Advocacy to lead legal strategies for children in failing foster care systems. This leadership position requires 15+ years of litigation experience and a commitment to public interest work.

The Deputy Director will design legal strategies, supervise legal staff, and support case leadership. The role allows for hybrid work, with in-office attendance expected Tuesday through Thursday in New York City.

Compensation includes a salary of $160,000 - $190,000 per year, along with health benefits and a retirement plan.