Senior Litigation Counsel or Litigation Counsel

Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Washington, DC
Category Legal
Remote
Job Description
The Senior Litigation Counsel or Litigation Counsel will be a forward-thinking, passionate advocate for change who is excited to collaborate with a dynamic team and organization, working together to fight for freedom without favor, and equality without exception. The role involves litigating church-state issues in federal and state courts, defending the rights of women, LGBTQ+ people, and racial and religious minorities against religion-based discrimination and oppression.

Requirements

  • Serve as lead counsel in church-state cases throughout the country.
  • Serve as principal counsel for Americans United in church-state cases co-counseled with pro bono teams from law firms or with other public-interest organizations.
  • Draft and edit pleadings and briefs, take depositions, deliver oral arguments, conduct trials and evidentiary hearings, and prosecute appeals.
  • Develop new cases by investigating the applicable facts and law, formulating case strategies, and identifying plaintiffs with standing.
  • Guide, mentor, and train junior lawyers and legal interns.
  • Make public-speaking and media appearances.
  • Help determine strategic vision and direction for Americans United's litigation program.
  • Collaborate across departments and partner organizations to initiate, lead, and/or support integrated advocacy campaigns that support AU's legal cases, public policy work, campaigns, and other initiatives.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid premiums for health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) with match, and commuter subsidy.
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