JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Staff Attorney I is responsible for proactively developing and executing litigation and other legal advocacy strategies to achieve the ACLU-VA's strategic priorities and to advance civil liberties and civil rights in Virginia.
The Senior Staff Attorney I will lead and/or co-counsel litigation on a variety of issues, will oversee the legal program's intake and case development processes, and will have supervisory authority over paralegals and investigators as assigned.
In collaboration with the Legal Director, the Senior Staff Attorney I will help set priorities and develop strategies for the organization's legal work. The Senior Staff Attorney I will also participate in non-litigation advocacy, including supporting
legislative work, participating in public speaking engagements, and drafting press or public education materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Litigation and Legal Advocacy
Develop and execute a wide range of federal, state, and administrative litigation, including impact litigation, complex class-action litigation, appeals, and amicus briefs, in conjunction with the national ACLU, with other advocacy organizations, and with cooperating attorneys;
Participate in case selection and development, including conducting factual and legal research, evaluating legal theory and strategy, identifying and analyzing potential claims, determining possible plaintiffs and defendants, interviewing clients and potential witnesses, working with experts, preparing internal memoranda, and drafting demand letters and litigation-related pleadings and briefs;
Lead or co-counsel selected litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and correspondence; conducting discovery; taking and defending depositions; arguing motions; trying cases; handling appeals; working with experts; negotiating and monitoring settlement agreements; and pursuing attorney's fee awards;
Appear and argue cases in federal court, state court, and before administrative agencies;
Seek out and cultivate relationships with cooperating attorneys for potential litigation; and
Monitor litigation being handled by cooperating attorneys and provide supervision and/or assistance as needed.
What Now?
Send a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position as detailed in this announcement, and a current resume to Eden Heilman, Legal Director, by email to jobs@acluva.org with "Senior Staff Attorney" in the subject line of the email. Applications can also be mailed to ACLU of Virginia, 701 E. Franklin Street, Suite 1412, Richmond, VA 23219.
Submit your application as soon as possible. Applications will begin being reviewed July 15, 2019 and will be accepted until position is filled. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing.
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