Civil Action Practice Policy Director

To be eligible, applicants must have:  
 
JD, with a minimum of 3 years practicing as a civil attorney/civil public defender 
Familiarity with the civil consequences arising out of legal system entanglement, including an arrest, removal of children, and immigration detention 
Litigation and advocacy experience in the areas of civil consequences, in the areas of housing, employment, benefits, civil forfeiture, reentry  
Minimum 1 year experience supervising attorneys and non-attorneys   
Experience in policy advocacy 
 
Applicants must demonstrate: 
 
Commitment to public interest law, racial justice and housing justice 
Experience working in and with racially and ethnically marginalized communities targeted by systemic injustice 
Excellent interpersonal communication and active listening skills 
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and respectfully with lawyers and non-lawyers alike from various practice areas in an interdisciplinary team-based setting 
The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization 
Meticulous attention to detail 
Ability to communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds and experiences 
Ability to receive feedback constructively, reflect and shift behavior accordingly 
Ability to exercise excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality around sensitive issues 
Excellent verbal and written advocacy skills 
Ability to think critically and creatively in fast-paced settings 
Experience writing and arguing appeals; drafting city council, state or other testimony; and engagement in policy advocacy are pluses