Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, National Security Project
Core
Conduct strategic impact litigation and advocacy to defend civil liberties and human rights against government overreach in national security matters.
Role type
Senior impact litigation attorney (civil liberties/national security)
Builds
Legal strategies, court filings, and public advocacy campaigns
Domain
Law, Civil Liberties, National Security
Required skills
Complex civil litigation, legal research, legal writing, fact investigation, oral argument, strategic analysis
Preferred skills
Constitutional litigation, statutory analysis, national security policy, racial justice advocacy
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Engage in litigation through legal research, fact development, drafting pleadings/briefs, discovery, and oral arguments; Identify and develop new litigation projects; Analyze legislation for potential litigation; Serve as a resource for legislative and policy work; Collaborate with staff across the organization; Engage in public speaking; Work with state affiliates and partner organizations; Develop relationships with advocates and clients
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC