Senior Staff or Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice ALIT

About the role

The SPLC is seeking a Senior Staff or Staff Attorney who is committed to immigrant justice!

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of SPLC’s immigrant justice legal advocacy strategies, especially in the Deep South.
• Develop new cases in consultation with SPLC staff and community partners.
• Train, and mentor legal staff as needed.
• Develop and maintain collaborations and partnerships with community organizations.
• Investigate, gather information, and interview clients and witnesses.
• Collaborate with team members of other ALITs in the Legal Department as well as all other members of other SPLC Departments to advance the impact goals and campaigns of SPLC.
• Research and Write legal memos and briefs on complex legal and factual questions.
• Represent SPLC in various forums, including before community groups, legislators, and state agencies.
• Respond to requests for legal assistance.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Qualifications

• Staff Attorney I-II: At least one (1) year of federal court civil litigation or comparable experience post law school;
• Staff Attorney II (4-5 years out of law school): $89,905.00
• Senior Staff I-IV: At least six (6) years of federal court civil litigation or comparable experience post law school;
• Senior Staff Attorney I (6 & 7 years out of law school): $102,637.00
• Senior Staff Attorney II (8 & 9 years out of law school): $117,286.00
• Senior Staff Attorney III (10 & 11 years out of law school): $134,129.00
• Senior Staff Attorney IV (12+ years out of law school): $153,500.00

Benefits

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Where & How You'll Work

This role the following work designations options:

• Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.

Other Special Considerations

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.