Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, National Prison Project
Core
Litigate in federal and state courts to ensure prison, jail, and immigration detention facilities comply with the Constitution and domestic law, with a special focus on immigration detention.
Role type
Senior Staff Attorney (Litigation)
Builds
Legal cases and policy changes regarding conditions of confinement and civil liberties
Domain
Law / Civil Rights / Criminal Justice
Required skills
Litigation experience, Legal research, Legal writing, Complex legal analysis, Oral argument, Policy advocacy
Preferred skills
Conditions of confinement expertise, Spanish proficiency
Technologies
Federal and state court systems
Responsibilities
Litigate in federal and state courts including appellate courts, Conduct legal research and write legal memoranda, Draft pleadings and briefs, Engage in discovery and motion practice, Conduct evidentiary hearings and oral arguments, Provide technical assistance to local affiliates, Conduct policy advocacy, Develop new cases and identify plaintiffs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC