Senior Litigation Counsel: Impact for Seniors

AARP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

AARP Foundation is seeking a Lead Attorney to provide strategic legal counsel and lead civil litigation efforts that significantly impact senior poverty. The role involves supervising case planning, discovery, and settlement negotiations while collaborating with senior management to advance litigation goals. Required J.D.

and 8+ years post-J.D. experience, with at least 2 years as lead counsel in complex cases. District of Columbia Bar admission or eligibility is mandatory.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• 8+ years of post-J.D. experience as a practicing attorney, with 2+ years of experience as first chair or as lead counsel in litigation matters with responsibility for leading the planning, strategy, and execution of complex cases.
• Must be a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or be eligible for admission to the District of Columbia Bar.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully litigate cases individually or in teams along with capability to multi-task in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Highly self-motivated and entrepreneurial with an ability to exercise discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Experience with class or collective actions, especially on behalf of plaintiffs, including e-discovery in these complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises litigation matters including the planning, strategy, and execution of a case.
• Oversees and investigates potential cases to determine whether to recommend filing a lawsuit or an amicus brief.
• Performs legal analyses, drafts pleadings, briefs, and other court filings as needed
• Conducts written and oral discovery, including taking and defending depositions. Conducts research and writes amicus briefs as needed.
• Leads mediation and settlement negotiations on behalf of the clients. Argues procedural and dispositive motions.
• Researches and writes amicus briefs.

Education

J.D. required

Job description

AARP Foundation is seeking a Lead Attorney to provide strategic legal counsel and lead civil litigation efforts that significantly impact senior poverty. The role involves supervising case planning, discovery, and settlement negotiations while collaborating with senior management to advance litigation goals. Required J.D.

and 8+ years post-J.D. experience, with at least 2 years as lead counsel in complex cases. District of Columbia Bar admission or eligibility is mandatory.