Director of Special Litigation #24-208

Required qualifications:

• Admission to New York State bar
• Minimum of 10 years legal experience, including at least 7 years of experience with complex strategic litigation in state and federal courts implicating constitutional, civil rights, or civil liberties issues

Preferred qualifications:  

• Demonstrable experience in New York courts strongly preferred
• Experience in policy development and legislative advocacy is preferred but not required

Position Based Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Experience working in or with a nonprofit organization with a focus on improving the lives of low-income people and a demonstrable dedication to racial equity
• Experience working to address issues impacting the criminal legal system
• Expertise in the rules of civil procedure and the dynamics of complex civil litigation
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

  Supervision Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with line management of staff and/or organizational leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to mentorship and supporting the professional development of others
• Excellent collaboration skills, including and ability to foster constructive, respectful working relationships with colleagues and coalition partners and an understanding of the importance of attention to principles of diversity and inclusion in collaborative relationships

Organizational Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to Legal Aid’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers
• Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
• Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
• Commitment to Legal Aid’s mission and values

Physical, environment, travel, and other duties required: 

• Mostly sedentary, significant time using a computer and monitor; communicating and meeting using video.

WORK AUTHORIZATION All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)