Organization: Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (CHRCL)
Experience: Minimum 5-10 years of litigation experience
Department: Legal
Responsibilities:
Develop and lead legal advocacy strategies for impact and class action litigation
Supervise staff attorneys and provide mentorship and feedback
Work with qualified legal service providers to identify patterns of injustice and represent them in litigation
Collaborate with the legal and advocacy teams on holistic legal advocacy efforts
Meet with and support coalition partners and community groups
Provide technical support, training, and webinars for direct legal service providers
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
Licensed to practice law in California or willing to take the CA Bar
5-10 years of litigation experience, preferably in federal courts
Experience in class action and impact litigation
Experience in immigration law through impact litigation or direct services
Supervisory experience and ability to provide mentorship and feedback
Commitment to social justice and defending the rights of marginalized communities
Bilingual in English and Spanish or other language spoken by non-citizens in the United States
Residence in or willingness to relocate to Southern California
What We Offer:
Salary of $150,000
Medical, dental, and 401(k) plans
Flexible PTO
Collaborative and flexible work environment
Mentorship from general counsel with Supreme Court experience
Opportunity to direct and develop strategy and goals for the organization
How to Apply:
To apply, please email **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** a copy of your resume; a selected list of cases with citations on which you’ve been counsel, including any class action cases, if any; a cover letter, including a statement about your interest in CHRCL and what you are looking for or hope to accomplish in this role; and three references.
CHRCL is seeking a Supervising Attorney to join their team in Los Angeles/ Orange County, CA. This full-time position offers a salary of $150,000 and the opportunity to work in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, be licensed to practice law in California, and have a minimum of 5-10 years of litigation experience. They should also have experience in class action and impact litigation, preferably in federal courts, and a commitment to social justice and defending the rights of marginalized communities.
The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (CHRCL) is a California State Bar-funded legal support center that provides training and technical support to direct legal service providers, addresses systemic injustice, and advocates for the rights of immigrants, refugees, children, and marginalized communities. The Center has a legacy of impact litigation, including landmark cases such as Munoz v. Bell, Plyler v. Doe, and Flores v. Reno. The organization is currently led by Carlos Holguín, co-founder and lead counsel on many of their cases.
The Supervising Attorney will work closely with the senior litigator/legal director and the CHRCL team to develop legal advocacy strategies and lead new impact and class action litigation. They will also supervise staff attorneys and provide mentorship and feedback, work with qualified legal service providers to identify patterns of injustice, and collaborate with the legal and advocacy teams on holistic legal advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in immigration law and be bilingual in English and Spanish or another language spoken by non-citizens in the United States.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead legal advocacy strategies for impact and class action litigation - Supervise staff attorneys and provide mentorship and feedback - Work with qualified legal service providers to identify patterns of injustice and represent them in litigation - Collaborate with the legal and advocacy teams on holistic legal advocacy efforts - Meet with and support coalition partners and community groups - Provide technical support, training, and webinars for direct legal service providers
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school - Licensed to practice law in California or willing to take the CA Bar - 5-10 years of litigation experience, preferably in federal courts - Experience in class action and impact litigation - Experience in immigration law through impact litigation or direct services - Supervisory experience and ability to provide mentorship and feedback - Commitment to social justice and defending the rights of marginalized communities - Bilingual in English and Spanish or other language spoken by non-citizens in the United States - Residence in or willingness to relocate to Southern California
What We Offer:
- Salary of $150,000 - Medical, dental, and 401(k) plans - Flexible PTO - Collaborative and flexible work environment - Mentorship from general counsel with Supreme Court experience - Opportunity to direct and develop strategy and goals for the organization
How to Apply:
To apply, please email **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** a copy of your resume; a selected list of cases with citations on which you’ve been counsel, including any class action cases, if any; a cover letter, including a statement about your interest in CHRCL and what you are looking for or hope to accomplish in this role; and three references.
