Senior Impact Litigator — Youth Rights & Systemic Reform

Illinois Defense Counsel; California; Híbrido; USD 152.000 - 179.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) seeks a Senior Directing Attorney to lead complex youth-rights litigation from inception through reform. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with co-counsel, managing case budgets, and engaging in fundraising and external representation.

Qualified candidates hold a JD, are admitted in good standing, and have 16+ years of impact litigation leadership. The position is full-time with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, based in CA

Formación

• JD from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing.
• Significant leadership in complex litigation from inception to reform implementation.
• Strongwriting, research and analytical skills for complex motions and briefs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex litigation across jurisdictions, including investigations, filings, discovery, trials, appeals and related media work.
• Oversee remedy and settlement implementation and monitors engagement.
• Manage case budgets and external litigation partnerships.
• Represent NCYL externally in conferences and with media outlets; support fundraising and development efforts.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Public speaking

Collaboration

Educación

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Herramientas

Legal research tools

Descripción del empleo

The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) seeks a Senior Directing Attorney to lead complex youth-rights litigation from inception through reform. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with co-counsel, managing case budgets, and engaging in fundraising and external representation.

Qualified candidates hold a JD, are admitted in good standing, and have 16+ years of impact litigation leadership. The position is full-time with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, based in CA