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