Nonprofit
Attorney for the NLG-Mass Litigation Committee
Details
Description
Responsible for the following:
- Primarily responsible for all work and cases of the Litigation Committee.
- Identify, file and litigate public interest litigation consistent with NLG principles.
- Conduct legal research, analysis and writing.
- Review current law, as well as pending legislative reforms.
- Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Participate in all aspects of litigation, including initial fact gathering, witness interviews, discovery and court appearances.
- Explore opportunities for legal and /or policy reform, both through litigation and legal advocacy.
- Coordinate litigation with other progressive groups.
Qualifications/Requirements
Possess the following:
- J.D. degree & litigation experience.
- Must be admitted to practice law in MA and possess malpractice insurance.
- Strong commitment to progressive principles, public interest, and civil liberties.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and think strategically and creatively about the use of litigation and other forms of legal advocacy to achieve progressive policy reforms.
- Take initiative to identify areas in need of legal change.
Benefits:
- $35,000-$45,000/year for half-time, depending on experience
- Flexible work hours; remote work possible
- Include vacation, sick days, holidays, health insurance
- Work under the supervision of the assigned members of the Litigation Committee.
This is a union position (NOLSW/UAW 2320)
Deadline for applications: Friday, April 4, 2025, 5:00 pm
Starting date: May 1, 2025
Date of interviews: Thursday, April 10, 2025
E-mail to Urszula Many-Latos (nIgmass-director@riseup.net) AS ONE DOCUMENT:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- List of references
- Two legal writing samples
Responsible for the following:
- Primarily responsible for all work and cases of the Litigation Committee.
- Identify, file and litigate public interest litigation consistent with NLG principles.
- Conduct legal research, analysis and writing.
- Review current law, as well as pending legislative reforms.
- Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Participate in all aspects of litigation, including initial fact gathering, witness interviews, discovery and court appearances.
- Explore opportunities for legal and /or policy reform, both through litigation and legal advocacy.
- Coordinate litigation with other progressive groups.
Qualifications/Requirements
Possess the following:
- J.D. degree & litigation experience.
- Must be admitted to practice law in MA and possess malpractice insurance.
- Strong commitment to progressive principles, public interest, and civil liberties.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability…
Benefits
Flexible work hours; remote work possible.
Benefits include vacation, sick days, holidays, & health insurance.
Flexible work hours; remote work possible.
Benefits include vacation, sick days, holidays, & health insurance.
Location
Associated Location
How to Apply
E-mail to Urszula Many-Latos (nIgmass-director@riseup.net) AS ONE DOCUMENT:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- List of references
- Two legal writing samples
E-mail to Urszula Many-Latos (nIgmass-director@riseup.net) AS ONE DOCUMENT:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- List of references
- Two legal writing samples
