Staff Attorney, Prisoners’ Rights Project (PRP)

Required qualifications: Admission to the New York bar, or eligibility to waive in Minimum 4 years of relevant litigation experience, as demonstrated by federal civil litigation experience, prisoners’ rights litigation, civil rights or other systemic law reform litigation. One year of a judicial clerkship may count towards the litigation requirement. More experienced lawyers are very welcome Demonstrated strong commitment to racial equity and civil rights Demonstrated ability to engage in and communicate complex legal analysis Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Excellent judgment Demonstrated ability to engage in complex legal analysis and writing, as reflected in written work product and a writing sample Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including an ability to foster constructive, respectful working relationships with colleagues, clients, and coalition partners, and an understanding of the importance of principles of diversity and inclusion in the workplace Preferred qualifications: Experience with legislative or regulatory drafting or advocacy Work with grassroots or community groups Familiarity with the experience of incarceration Knowledge of New York carceral systems Proficiency in Spanish