Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Washington, DC

Public Interest

Washington, DC

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

4-9 yrs required

No

US Litigation Staff Attorney - Join IRAP's Innovative Team in New York or Washington DC

Are you an experienced attorney looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a US Litigation Staff Attorney with 4 or more years of legal experience, including substantial federal court litigation experience. If you have 8 or more years of legal experience, you may be considered for the Senior Staff Attorney position. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity that offers competitive compensation and generous benefits.

As a member of the . Litigation Department, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative court challenges to address systemic issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and other displaced individuals. IRAP's current cases can be found at /.

If you're interested in learning more about this role and IRAP's work, join us for a webinar on December 17, 2024 at 4:00 . EST. Attendance is not required, but registration is encouraged.

Responsibilities:

- Manage all aspects of litigation and litigation-related advocacy, including case development, legal research, client counseling, motions practice, discovery, policy advocacy, and media advocacy.
- Collaborate with other program departments to ensure that litigation supports and leverages the work of other teams.
- Represent IRAP in external relationships with other advocates, pro bono firms, media, and donors.
- Contribute to the organization by participating in hiring committees, cross-departmental task forces, and providing feedback on organization-wide issues.

Requirements - Qualifications:

- Law degree and license to practice law in the .
- 4 or more years of relevant legal experience, including federal court litigation experience.
- Prior experience working with marginalized and/or displaced communities preferred.
- Commitment to teamwork and centering displaced people and equity principles in work.
- Excellent communication skills in English, additional languages a plus.
- Familiarity with immigration law a plus.

Benefits:

- Fully paid family health insurance.
- Retirement options.
- Generous PTO and comprehensive leave time for sickness.
- Disability and parenting benefits.
- Reimbursement for work from home equipment.
- Opportunities for professional development.

Job-related Requirements:

- Position based in New York City, but Washington DC-based and remote work within the United States are also possible.
- Must be located within commuting distance to mailing and printing facilities and an office supply store.
- Available to work during East Coast working hours.
- Travel as needed to locations where IRAP files litigation.
- Hybrid in-person/remote schedule available for NYC and DC office staff.

Salary Information:

- Compensation based on years of experience, education, and internal equity.
- Step scale based on years of relevant litigation legal work experience, education, and internal equity.
- Salary range starts at $87,888 for an attorney with four years of relevant litigation experience.
- Attorneys with nine years of relevant experience will be paid $105,009, subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 2, 2025. If you have time constraints, please indicate in the application questionnaire.

Reasonable Accommodation:

IRAP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please indicate any accommodation needs in your cover letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.