Staff Attorney, Impact Litigation

Qualifications Candidates must have: Admission to practice law in New York or qualification for admission on motion The following civil litigation experience in New York State court or federal court: Investigating and drafting complaints/petitions Primary authorship of briefs on dispositive motions or preliminary injunctions Oral argument, preferably on dispositive motions or preliminary injunctions Drafting discovery demands, negotiating discovery disputes with opposing counsel, and/or taking depositions Drafting settlement demands or mediation statements, and/or engaging in substantive settlement discussions with a mediator or opposing counsel Strong public speaking skills, specifically regarding legal systems confronting BxD clients ILP has a strong preference for candidates who have: Experience representing plaintiffs in civil rights cases Experience managing cases as lead counsel Knowledge of legal protections specific to BxD clients: rights of New Yorkers that intersect with criminal defense, family defense, eviction defense, immigration defense, property seizure, and reentry issues Experience developing legal strategies in coalition with other advocates and/or organizations of people directly impacted by the issues you seek to confront Demonstrated success in achieving meaningful change through legal advocacy