Senior Staff or Staff Attorney
Quick answer
The Southern Poverty Law Center is hiring a hybrid-remote Staff or Senior Staff Attorney (based in the Deep South) paying $78,832–$153,500 to lead voting rights litigation and advocacy.
- Role
- Senior Staff or Staff Attorney
- Organization
- Southern Poverty Law Center
- Location
- Deep South (Focus states: AL, FL, GA, LA, MS)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $78,832.00 - $153,500.00 annually
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney to join their Democracy - Voting Rights Litigation Team in the Deep South. The role involves litigating civil rights cases, conducting legal research, and developing strategies to challenge discriminatory voting practices in state and federal courts. The attorney will collaborate with community partners, policy staff, and coalitions to advance electoral reform and voting access. This position focuses on trial and appellate work, providing a platform to defend civil rights through impactful litigation.
What you'll do
- Litigate individual and class action civil rights cases in state and federal courts.
- Draft motions, briefs, and other court filings for voting rights litigation.
- Identify and develop new litigation strategies in collaboration with community partners.
- Engage in public speaking and media representation regarding voting rights issues.
- Mentor and train legal staff and interns for senior-level candidates.
What it takes
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
- Minimum 1-6+ years of federal court civil litigation experience post-law school.
- Demonstrated commitment to voting rights, civil rights, or election law.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits available as outlined on the SPLC careers website.
Frequently asked questions
What is the work setup for this position?
This role offers 'Local Remote' or 'Telework' options, requiring presence at SPLC offices or within operational states for work-related activities.
What is the salary range for this role?
The salary ranges from $78,832 for early-career attorneys to $153,500 for those with 12+ years of experience, determined by years post-law school.
What are the core legal qualifications required?
Candidates must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, be in good standing with a state bar, and have at least one year of federal civil litigation experience.
How to apply
Apply directly on Southern Poverty Law Center's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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