Position:
Senior Attorney or Counsel
Department:
Legal
Office Location:
The ideal candidate is located in Atlanta, GA
Work Type Designation:
Hybrid
Generally, employees can live in any of the states that fall within the Combined Statistical Area (CSA) boundaries of their Office of Record as long as they reside within three (3) hours of their Office of Record by ground transportation or ferry. Exceptions may be possible.
Work from Office and Hybrid employees must be able to commute to the Regional Office as their schedule demands.
Report To:
Senior Counsel
Union Status:
L7 or L8. This is a union position
Annual Salary Range:
L7 = $98,154 - $132,044
L8 = $117,981 - $145,249
The salary for this role will be based on a step scale and will be determined by a candidate's years of relevant experience related to the position, as well as their geographic region.
Travel:
Up to 30%
FLSA Status:
Full-Time / Exempt
Who We Are
Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal also has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC.
We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. Considering this reality, we prioritize a proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects in the work we do, but also in how we work together as an organization.
Senior Attorney or Counsel
Senior Attorneys and Counsels at Lambda Legal engage in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering Lambda Legal's mission. The Senior Attorney or Counsel will work independently and collaboratively to help serve Lambda Legal's Southern Regional Office and to further the mission of Lambda Legal nationwide.
What you'll do:
This Lambda Legal attorney position is responsible for four major areas of work:
Impact Litigation
Devise legal theories and litigation strategy
Identify and cultivate litigation opportunities
Conduct litigation in trial and appellate courts
Provide amicus curiae support through brief writing and coordination
Consult with private lawyers
Prepare deposition and trial materials in office when needed
Public Policy
Conceptualize and draft legislative and administrative proposals
Track and analyze relevant proposals
Provide testimony and comments on policy proposals
Work with stakeholders at various levels
Education, Engagement, and Outreach
Cultivate relationships with key coalition partners
Pursue opportunities to share Lambda Legal's expertise
Cross-Department Collaboration
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Communications and Development Departments
Who you are:
Compelling candidates will offer much of the following:
J.D. degree and admission to practice law in Georgia.
Minimum of six years of experience practicing law for Senior Attorney title or nine years for Counsel title.
Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
Creativity, tenacity, and leadership capacity.
Cultural competency and commitment to addressing discrimination.
Ability to skillfully and empathetically interact with clients.
Ability to operate with a high level of independence and initiative.
Prior work on behalf of LGBTQ+ people and/or people living with HIV is preferred.
Trial experience is a plus.
Teaching or training experience is a plus.
Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a diverse environment and contribute to a positive atmosphere. All employees at Lambda Legal are expected to adhere to ethical conduct in all interactions and tasks, ensuring a positive and respectful workplace environment.
Why Work at Lambda Legal?
You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team. A highlight of the benefits we offer include:
Medical benefits that begin on your start date
Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date)
Short & Long-Term Disability plans
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off:
Paid Vacation (15 Days)
Sick Leave (12 Days)
Personal Leave (3 Days)
Religious Observance Leave (3 Days)
Bereavement Leave
Floating Holiday (1 Day)
12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures
Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits
Health Reimbursement Account
$50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement
Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service
Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply.
Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer.
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