Senior Staff Attorney, Civil Rights & Free Speech (Remote)

Justiceonline; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 125 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation (15 days)

Sick leave

11 paid holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Résumé du poste

The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to lead federal civil rights and First Amendment litigation, including Section 1983 claims. The role involves managing complex cases, supervising junior attorneys and fellows, and developing new theories and strategies.

Candidates should have eight or more years of litigation experience, be able to argue in court, handle discovery, and work across DC and Bay Area offices, with a preference for DC location and hybrid work in the

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of litigation experience in constitutional and civil rights matters.
• Active bar membership and ability to waive into the District of Columbia bar.
• Experience in federal court litigation, including Section 1983 claims and First/Fourth Amendment issues.

Responsabilités

• Engage in high-impact litigation including discovery, depositions, and motions.
• Provide direct defense to activists and assist other attorneys in First Amendment cases.
• Develop and litigate new claims and strategies to advance civil rights nationwide.
• Draft legal resources and publications for public education and outreach.
• Collaborate with allied organizations and supervise fellows, interns, and staff.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

First Amendment

Civil rights

Trial leadership

E-discovery tools

Formation

Bar admission (any jurisdiction) with DC waiver preferred

Outils

Discovery management

Courtroom practice

Description du poste

The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to lead federal civil rights and First Amendment litigation, including Section 1983 claims. The role involves managing complex cases, supervising junior attorneys and fellows, and developing new theories and strategies.

Candidates should have eight or more years of litigation experience, be able to argue in court, handle discovery, and work across DC and Bay Area offices, with a preference for DC location and hybrid work in the