Deputy Project Director for Immigration Detention
Core
Lead complex civil rights litigation and advocacy campaigns challenging immigration detention conditions and policies in federal and state courts.
Role type
Senior civil rights litigation attorney (immigration detention)
Builds
Legal arguments, class actions, policy advocacy campaigns, and strategic litigation outcomes
Domain
US Law, Civil Rights, Immigration Law, Criminal Justice
Required skills
Complex civil litigation, Class action litigation, Legal research, Legal writing, Client and witness interviews, Strategic planning, Staff supervision, Policy advocacy, Media relations, Cross-departmental collaboration
Preferred skills
Spanish fluency, Campaign management, Extensive class action experience
Technologies
Legal databases, Court filing systems
Responsibilities
Lead complex civil litigation in federal and state courts, Supervise staff attorneys and fellows, Develop and execute advocacy campaigns, Conduct policy advocacy on immigration detention issues, Manage case development and discovery, Represent organization in public-facing meetings and media events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities