Legal Director, Civil Rights and Special Projects

Job description

Position Summary: The Legal Director, which will be focused on Civil Rights and Special Projects, will join three other Legal Directors reporting to the President and CEO, in close coordination with the Chief Program and Strategy Officer. This Legal Director position will be responsible for developing the strategic vision and staffing plan for the civil rights project as well as developing and supervising civil rights-related matters and other significant affirmative litigation involving state and institutional actors. Qualifications: We recognize that strong candidates may not meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, we encourage you to apply. - Develop the strategic vision and staffing plan for the civil rights project to maximize the project’s impact. With the People, Culture and Operations team and the other Legal Directors, support the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of legal staff for the project. - Identify, develop and supervise high-impact civil rights-related matters and oversee affirmative litigation and legal advocacy involving state and institutional actors. Ensure that all legal work filed or undertaken by...