Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Fertility benefits

Mental health support

HSA/FSA

Professional development stipend

Home office stipend

Phone/internet reimbursement

Flexible Fridays

Fully remote work environment

Domestic travel

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation, to lead high-impact civil rights litigation from a fully remote location in the United States. The role involves strategic case development, complex litigation, and collaboration with government partners and advocates nationwide.

You will oversee litigation from concept to resolution, advise clients on legal strategy, and manage diverse stakeholders while traveling occasionally for hearings and conferences.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of relevant litigation experience, including complex civil litigation or government enforcement.
• Outstanding legal writing and editing skills for briefs and analyses.
• Excellent legal judgment and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing all aspects of litigation, including client relationships and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven project management capabilities and use of digital tools to coordinate teams.
• Familiarity with federal and constitutional law and related areas.
• Ability to manage fast-moving litigation with shifting priorities.
• Collaborative approach with government partners, co-counsel, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and lead litigation from concept through resolution, including strategy and discovery.
• Lead case teams and coordinate activities across multiple matters in state and federal courts.
• Conduct complex legal research and provide guidance on laws across jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and edit persuasive briefs and other legal documents.
• Advise government clients on legal strategy and political considerations.
• Lead and participate in litigation team meetings and strategic discussions.
• Engage with government officials, co-counsel, and community stakeholders.
• Synthesize input to inform case development and strategy.
• Contribute to an innovative, inclusive team advancing civil rights.

Skills

Litigation experience

Active law license

Legal writing

Case management

Remote collaboration

Federal law

Constitutional law

Legal strategy

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation based in the United States.

The Senior Staff Attorney will play a leading role in complex, high-impact litigation aimed at protecting civil rights and holding public institutions accountable. Working with local government partners and a nationwide network of advocates, you will develop and lead cases addressing abuses of power by federal and state authorities, as well as private actors. The role combines strategic legal analysis, courtroom advocacy, case management, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. You will oversee litigation from initial case development through resolution, while advising government clients on legal, political, and practical considerations. As a senior member of a fully remote litigation team, you will help shape legal strategies affecting communities and public interests across the country. This position reports to the Litigation Director and requires occasional travel for hearings, conferences, and organizational events.

Accountabilities:

• Identify opportunities for legal advocacy and develop strategic pathways to advance civil rights protections.
• Independently develop and lead litigation from initial concept through resolution, including factual and legal development, case strategy, motions practice, discovery, oral arguments, and client management.
• Lead case teams and coordinate litigation activities across multiple matters in state and federal courts.
• Conduct complex legal research and provide guidance on laws and legal developments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, edit, and provide feedback on persuasive legal briefs, analytical documents, and other written work products.
• Advise government clients on legal strategy, political considerations, and justice-related implications of specific cases.
• Lead and participate in litigation team meetings and strategic discussions, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and clear next steps.
• Engage with government officials, co-counsel, community-based organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Synthesize stakeholder input and feedback to inform case development and litigation strategy.
• Contribute to an innovative, inclusive, and supportive team of advocates working to advance civil rights.

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 10 years of relevant litigation experience, including complex civil litigation and/or government enforcement.
• Outstanding legal writing and editing skills, particularly in drafting and reviewing complex briefs and legal analyses.
• Excellent legal judgment and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing all aspects of litigation, including client relationships, discovery, oral advocacy, brief writing, deadlines, electronic filing, local court rules, and coordination with cooperating counsel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven project management capabilities and experience using digital tools to coordinate work across teams.
• Familiarity with federal law, constitutional law, civil rights law, and other relevant legal areas.
• Ability to manage complex, fast-moving litigation while adapting to unexpected developments and competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with government partners, co-counsel, community organizations, advocates, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated respect for diverse individuals and communities, supported by empathy, confidence, sound judgment, and strong listening skills.
• Commitment to the role of local government in advancing positive social change.
• Previous experience working remotely within large teams on mission-driven legal matters is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Annual salary: USD $121,440–$182,160, depending on experience. The designated salary range is fixed and not subject to negotiation outside its limits.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fertility care benefits.
• Online mental health therapy membership.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Professional development stipend.
• Home office stipend.
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursements.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Occasional domestic travel for organizational events, court hearings, conferences, and meetings.