Senior Litigation Counsel or Litigation Counsel

The Senior Litigation Counsel or Litigation Counsel will be a forward-thinking, passionate advocate for change who is excited to collaborate with a dynamic team and organization, working together to fight for freedom without favor, and equality without exception. The role involves litigating church-state issues in federal and state courts, defending the rights of women, LGBTQ+ people, and racial and religious minorities against religion-based discrimination and oppression.

Requirements

• Serve as lead counsel in church-state cases throughout the country.
• Serve as principal counsel for Americans United in church-state cases co-counseled with pro bono teams from law firms or with other public-interest organizations.
• Draft and edit pleadings and briefs, take depositions, deliver oral arguments, conduct trials and evidentiary hearings, and prosecute appeals.
• Develop new cases by investigating the applicable facts and law, formulating case strategies, and identifying plaintiffs with standing.
• Guide, mentor, and train junior lawyers and legal interns.
• Make public-speaking and media appearances.
• Help determine strategic vision and direction for Americans United's litigation program.
• Collaborate across departments and partner organizations to initiate, lead, and/or support integrated advocacy campaigns that support AU's legal cases, public policy work, campaigns, and other initiatives.

Benefits

• Employer-paid premiums for health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) with match, and commuter subsidy.