Senior Supervising Attorney

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Senior Supervising Attorney, Economic Justice Project
The candidate will lead the development and implementation of SPLC’s economic justice strategies in the Deep South. Develop new cases and campaigns and lead litigation and legal advocacy. Manage and supervise a team within the Economic Justice Project practice group of approximately 4 staff or senior staff attorneys and other legal professionals, providing mentoring and coaching in support of the work. Hire, train, establish, and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign duties, and conduct performance reviews. Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and the Policy Department to identify and support the advancement of state and local policy priorities and testify to legislative bodies upon request. Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and the Communications Department to develop communication strategies around cases and campaigns and serve as spokesperson upon request. Collaborate with team members of other practice groups in the Legal Department to advance the impact goals and campaigns of SPLC. Represent SPLC in various fora, including before community groups, legislatures, state agencies, and the press. Develop and oversee community engagement efforts and outreach activities to maintain open communication and collaboration with directly impacted people and communities; and Other duties as may be assigned to meet SPLC needs. Should have a J.D. Degree. At least 8 years of federal court civil litigation or comparable legal experience. At least 2 years of experience managing legal staff. Demonstrated leadership in building and maintaining an innovative, inclusive, equitable, and positive working culture. Excellent oral and written communications, including legal research and writing skills; and Membership in good standing with a bar at time of application, and willingness to sit for the next Bar Exam after relocation to a state where SPLC has an office (Alabama, Louisiana, or Mississippi) if the attorney cannot waive. Must be barred in the State where the position is located. Creativity and a demonstrated willingness to take calculated risks in crafting and executing strategies. Initiative, vision, and a proven commitment to the struggle for social justice. Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently. Excellent and consistent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Strong organizational skills, follow-through and flexibility around changing priorities and deadlines. Aptitude for and willingness to be a team player. Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.

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