Senior Attorney – Impact Litigation Unit

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SENIOR ATTORNEY, IMPACT LITIGATION UNIT

-         A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience as a civil rights attorney, class action litigator, or similar role;

-         Expertise in Section 1983 litigation in federal court; 11th circuit law; the Prison Litigation Reform Act; qualified immunity; and supervisory liability;

-         Experience managing and mentoring junior staff including attorneys, paralegals, fellows, investigators and interns;

-         Knowledge of how the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow thrives in policing, prison conditions, the criminalization of race, gender identity, disability and poverty and demonstrated application of that knowledge to professional work;

-         A deep understanding of prison conditions and the criminalization of poverty with the cultural competence and care necessary to connect with clients at their most vulnerable;

-         Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to compel stakeholders and opposing parties including but not limited to: the Department of Corrections, General Counsel, clients, and community members;

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SENIOR ATTORNEY

-         Management tactics that are informed by emotional intelligence, initiative, assertiveness, compassion resilience, and exceptional interpersonal relationship management skills;

-         Success building coalitions and relationships with sector partners, co-counsel, community organizers, client families and other key stakeholders;

-         A collaborative leadership style with the ability to balance working on multiple cases and assignments at once and a demonstrated track record of grace under pressure;

-         The ability and desire to respond to rapidly changing demands with flexibility;

-         The ability and willingness to travel frequently within Georgia and Alabama