Deputy Legal Director

The role

We Are CASA is seeking a Deputy Legal Director to lead legal efforts in support of the immigrant community, focusing on litigation, advocacy, and direct legal services.

What you'll do

• Oversee and mentor the work of supervising attorneys, staff attorneys, pro bono attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants
• Strategize on, develop, and implement goals, structures, and parameters for impact litigation efforts
• Lead cases independently, or co-counsel with supervising attorneys, staff attorneys, and external attorney partners
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners
• Support advocacy efforts led by We Are CASA’s Organizing and Advocacy Departments
• Provide oversight and management of significant aspects of the legal department

What it takes

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) with a minimum of 5 years legal experience (litigation experience preferred)
• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Maryland strongly preferred; D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Georgia preferred)
• Strong commitment to Racial Justice, Equity & Inclusion (RJEI) principles
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience maintaining legal case management systems and advanced proficiency in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office suite, etc.)

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Generous paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, professional development, 401(k) retirement plan, cell phone stipend, and mileage reimbursements.

How to apply

Apply directly on We Are CASA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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