Senior Staff Attorney - Inclusion & Anti-Extremism

Southern Poverty Law Center; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks a Senior Staff Attorney or Staff Attorney to dismantle white supremacy and to litigate on behalf of communities targeted by hate groups. The role involves developing and litigating cases, working with communities, and advancing civil rights through advocacy and litigation.

The attorney will tackle complex issues, draft briefs, conduct depositions, and represent SPLC in diverse forums, including courts, coalitions, media, and agencies, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include federal court civil litigation experience post law school (1 year for Staff Attorney I-II; 6+ years for Senior Staff I-IV).
• Bar admission in at least one state (preferred AL/GA/LA/MS/FL/DC).
• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school required.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs, motions, memos, discovery and other litigation documents.
• Conduct depositions and represent clients in court.
• Represent SPLC in federal/state courts, coalitions, media and agencies.
• Develop new cases and campaigns with staff and community partners.
• Investigate, interview clients and witnesses; respond to requests for legal assistance.
• Research and write legal memos and briefs on complex questions.
• Senior Staff Attorneys train and mentor staff and interns.
• Uphold JEDI principles by fostering diverse collaboration aligned with SPLC’s mission.

Skills

Experienced

Advocate

Committed

Analytical

Researcher

Creative

Collaborative

Innovative

Communicative

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment

Education

J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks a Senior Staff Attorney or Staff Attorney to dismantle white supremacy and to litigate on behalf of communities targeted by hate groups. The role involves developing and litigating cases, working with communities, and advancing civil rights through advocacy and litigation.

The attorney will tackle complex issues, draft briefs, conduct depositions, and represent SPLC in diverse forums, including courts, coalitions, media, and agencies, while mentoring junior