Attorney for the NLG-Mass Litigation Committee

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