Senior Supervising Attorney, Immigrant Justice

Southernpovertylawcenter

Atlanta, GA, US
Base: $164,864.00 annually; bonus/equity: not spec...
Local remote / telework
Immigrant and migrant rights advocacy
Federal and state court litigation
Constitutional and statutory claims
The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Supervising Attorney to lead its Immigrant Justice Advocacy and Litigation Impact Team. The role involves overseeing complex litigation, managing legal teams, and advocating for the rights of immigrants and migrants

Job Summary

  • The Senior Supervising Attorney will develop, litigate, and supervise cases raising constitutional and statutory claims in federal, state, and administrative courts.
  • The role involves developing and leading multi-strategy advocacy campaigns advancing immigrants’ and migrants’ rights, and supervising staff attorneys and legal support staff.
  • The Immigrant Justice ALIT pursues impact litigation and systemic reform related to immigration and immigrant rights by fighting against state practices that funnel people into the deportation machine and freeing immigrants from detention.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Supervising Attorney to lead its Immigrant Justice Advocacy and Litigation Impact Team. The role involves overseeing complex litigation, managing legal teams, and advocating for the rights of immigrants and migrants.

Salary

Base: $164,864.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Immigrant and migrant rights advocacy
  • Federal and state court litigation
  • Constitutional and statutory claims
  • Multi-strategy advocacy campaigns
  • Supervising staff attorneys and legal support

Nice-to-have

  • Community and grassroots engagement
  • Collaboration with other SPLC departments
  • Public thought leadership on immigrant issues
  • Commitment to SPLC's mission and values

Key Requirements

  • At least 8 years of federal court civil litigation
  • At least 2 years of supervisor experience
  • J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Membership in good standing of at least one state bar

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