Staff Attorney - San Antonio, TX

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts depositions and discovery
• Negotiates and monitors settlement agreements
• Pursues attorney fee awards in civil rights litigation
• Conducts legal research and drafts pleadings, briefs, and administrative complaints
• Develops investigation plans and investigates potential legal claims
• Prepares memoranda on budget and legal theory for approval of litigation by MALDEF management
• Responds to media inquiries, makes public presentations, and prepares community education materials regarding Latino rights
• Participates in the development of long-term strategic goals and objectives for the assigned program areas and also for the regional office
• Supervises volunteer and professional support staff assigned to assist litigation programs

Qualifications and Experience

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree required
• Active bar membership in one or more states required. Eligibility for active bar membership in Texas required
• Undergraduate or graduate instruction in public policy and/or social sciences is desirable
• Federal and state court litigation experience, particularly in the area of civil rights, immigration, or employment is desirable
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent research, writing, and communication skills required. The successful candidate will have knowledge and awareness of local, regional, and national issues affecting Latino community. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is preferred. A willingness and ability to engage in local and national travel as needed is required

Compensation

Compensation: $65,300 to $100,700+ per year. Fixed salary scale commensurate with years of legal experience.

Benefits

• Employer paid medical, dental, vision for employees and their eligible dependents
• Employer paid short and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• A 403(b) retirement plan with direct employer contribution and match
• 20 days of personal time (PTO)
• Eleven paid holidays each year

How to Apply

To apply, send cover letter, résumé, and 3 to 5-page writing sample by email to: [email protected]. Please include the following in the subject line of your email: Your Name – SA Staff Attorney. Attachments should be in .doc, .rtf, .txt or .pdf format. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Position Open Until Filled