Lawyers for Civil Rights Senior Litigator

at  Positively Partners

JOB DESCRIPTION

The vibe at LCR is bold, courageous, creative, and relentless. We are a rapid-response team that quickly mobilizes to tackle pressing problems, ensuring that those in need receive immediate and impactful legal assistance. We also believe in the power of partnership, working with organizations that share our commitment to justice. Embracing our unique approach, we are passionate about empowering individuals and communities through the law.
LCR has filed and won dozens of life-changing and law-changing cases. The Senior Litigator will build on this highly successful work to maintain a constant stream of litigation in one or more of our impact areas. The Senior Litigator’s areas of focus will be determined based on relevant experience and interest, as well as organizational need.
The Senior Litigator will actively develop litigation and will also support strategic policy advocacy, community outreach, and communication efforts to ensure the organization’s visibility across diverse communities and social justice movements.
The Senior Litigator will report to LCR’s Litigation Director.
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and will require flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. We currently employ a hybrid work environment, with staff coming into our office in downtown Boston at least once a week for staff meetings on Mondays. The Senior Litigator should have the ability to travel statewide, and to a lesser degree nationwide, as needed for court proceedings and other events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be extremely hard-working, highly self-motivated, well organized, community-oriented, creative, analytical, and passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and social change.
Applicants must also be fully committed to measuring their effectiveness and impact on a quarterly basis.

Applicants must have:

• JD and at least ten (10) years of litigation experience.
• A demonstrated track record of successfully bringing and litigating cases in federal and state courts, preferably in one or more of LCR’s impact areas.
• An active membership in the Massachusetts bar in good standing, or ability to waive in.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• The ability to work productively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• A demonstrated commitment to racial justice and civil rights.

Language skills are a plus, particularly the ability to communicate fluently in a language relevant to immigrant communities (including, but not limited to, Mandarin, Haitian Creole or Spanish).
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply! You may be the right candidate for this or other roles at our organization.

4. SUCCESSFULLY EXERCISING LEADERSHIP DUTIES:

We will assess your leadership in supporting and strengthening key aspects of our organization, including litigation protocols, office management, social media, communications, and fundraising efforts. Your contribution in these areas is essential to strengthening our overall impact and operations.