Chief of Litigation and Advocacy
Quick answer
Legal Services NYC is hiring a hybrid Chief of Litigation and Advocacy in New York City paying $290k-$292k to lead the Legal Support Unit and oversee organization-wide litigation strategy.
- Role
- Chief of Litigation and Advocacy
- Organization
- Legal Services NYC (LSNYC)
- Location
- New York City (Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $290,000 - $292,000 USD
- Category
- Legal
The role
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is seeking a Chief of Litigation and Advocacy to lead the Legal Support Unit. This executive-level role involves overseeing organization-wide litigation strategy, managing advocacy initiatives, and supervising legal staff across multiple offices. The position requires an experienced attorney with at least ten years of experience in state and federal court litigation.
What you'll do
- Supervise the LSU-based litigation and advocacy directors and provide strategic leadership for organization-wide work.
- Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to set and implement litigation priorities.
- Develop and manage complex litigation cases at trial and appellate levels.
- Build capacity of advocacy staff through training, mentoring, and professional development.
- Act as a principal spokesperson for major litigation initiatives and engage with policy makers and media.
- Promote DEI principles across litigation strategy and organizational culture.
What it takes
- Admitted to practice in New York State and Federal courts with at least 10 years of experience.
- Experience in developing and managing individual and systemic litigation.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor senior legal leaders and manage teams across multiple offices.
- Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders, policymakers, and media.
- Commitment to civil liberties and racial justice advocacy.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
health, dental and vision plans; 403(b) plan contributions; generous leave time
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located and what is the work schedule?
The position is a hybrid role based in New York City, requiring at least 5 in-office days every two weeks.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for the Chief of Litigation and Advocacy is $290,000 to $292,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required for the candidate?
Candidates must be admitted to practice in NY State and Federal courts with at least 10 years of experience in litigation and trial practice.
How to apply
Apply directly on Legal Services NYC (LSNYC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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