Pro Bono Litigation Attorney

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Position Summary

This Litigation Pro Bono Attorney will supervise a variety of matters, including criminal justice representations, policy research, impact litigation and civil rights cases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead litigation matters in a variety of areas and support the Head of Pro Bono Litigation on high-priority pro bono cases.
• Coordinate and supervise attorney teams working on litigation pro bono matters.
• Work with legal service organizations to identify appropriate pro bono clients, matters, and training opportunities.
• Work with legal service organizations to help build and manage clinic programs.
• Support the professional development of associates, including by developing content for and facilitating training programs and helping individual attorneys build their litigation skills.
• Work with other members of the Pro Bono group to promote pro bono engagement and participation across offices and practice groups.
• Contribute to internal and external informational publications.
• Develop projects for New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Northern California offices.
• Develop projects for business services colleagues to participate in litigation initiatives.
• Track progress and outcomes on litigation matters across offices and practice groups.

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Experience with supervising attorneys and running large scale litigation teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Compelling writer, oral advocate, and communicator.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work as part of a diverse team.
• Excellent professional judgment, problem-solving skills and initiative.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and JD required.
• 10+ years’ experience as a litigator focusing on impact litigation in a nonprofit, government, or legal services setting.
• Admitted and in good standing in New York State.
• Significant in-court experience through trials and/or hearings.
• Demonstrated commitment to representation of underserved and underrepresented individuals and communities.

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $240,000-$280,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.