Senior Litigation Strategy Leader (Hybrid)

Illinois Defense Counsel; Virginia; Ibrido; USD 188.000 - 203.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation reimbursement available

Descrizione del lavoro

The Southern Environmental Law Center seeks a Litigation Strategy Director, a senior leader guiding strategy, standards, and professional development to keep SELC’s litigation among the best nationwide.

This full-time, exempt role may be based in any of SELC’s offices with a hybrid work model allowing remote work up to two days per week. relocation reimbursement is available and candidates must reside where SELC has an office.

Competenze

• Ten+ years of litigation experience with first-chair responsibility.
• Active license to practice law in one of SELC’s states or DC.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, administrative law, and ethics.
• Proven ability to develop and coach litigators throughout their careers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to SELC offices and other locations.

Mansioni

• Partner with the Chief Program Officer to make litigation central to program plans.
• Advise teams on strategy, major filings, and trial readiness.
• Approve significant decisions and oversee board updates.
• Anticipate legal developments and manage risk with the General Counsel.
• Supervise and mentor litigators across SELC.
• Set priorities for litigation training and professional development.
• Assess capacity and advise on hiring senior litigators.
• Coordinate strategy with national and regional partners.
• Represent SELC’s litigation work with donors, the press, and the public.

Conoscenze

Litigation strategy

Legal judgment

Communication

Mentoring others

Travel readiness

Formazione

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active bar license in a SELC state or DC

Descrizione del lavoro

The Southern Environmental Law Center seeks a Litigation Strategy Director, a senior leader guiding strategy, standards, and professional development to keep SELC’s litigation among the best nationwide.

This full-time, exempt role may be based in any of SELC’s offices with a hybrid work model allowing remote work up to two days per week. relocation reimbursement is available and candidates must reside where SELC has an office.