Senior Staff or Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice
Quick answer
The Southern Poverty Law Center is hiring a hybrid-remote Senior Staff or Staff Attorney (based in the Deep South) paying $78,832–$153,500 to lead impact litigation and advocacy for immigrant justice.
- Role
- Senior Staff or Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice
- Organization
- Southern Poverty Law Center
- Location
- Deep South (Offices in AL, FL, GA, LA, or MS)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $78,832.00 - $153,500.00 annually depending on experience
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Southern Poverty Law Center is hiring a Senior Staff or Staff Attorney to join its Immigrant Justice Advocacy and Litigation Impact Team. This role involves litigating complex constitutional and statutory cases in federal, state, and administrative courts to advance immigrant rights. The attorney will work closely with community partners, lead multi-strategy advocacy campaigns, and provide legal technical assistance in the Deep South.
What you'll do
- Lead immigrant justice legal advocacy strategies in the Deep South.
- Develop and litigate impact cases in collaboration with community partners.
- Draft legal briefs, memos, and advocacy documents.
- Investigate facts, interview clients, and represent SPLC in various forums.
- Mentor legal staff (for Senior Staff roles).
What it takes
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Membership in good standing of at least one state bar (preferably in the Deep South).
- At least 1 to 6+ years of federal court civil litigation experience.
- Bilingual proficiency in a language commonly spoken in the Southeastern U.S.
- Demonstrated commitment to immigrant justice and movement-supportive lawyering.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, and other perks as detailed on the SPLC careers page.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
The role offers 'Local Remote' or 'Telework' options, requiring presence at SPLC offices or within the states where SPLC operates.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary ranges from $78,832 for entry-level attorneys to $153,500 for those with 12+ years of experience.
What are the core requirements to apply?
Candidates must hold a J.D., be in good standing with a state bar, and possess at least one year of federal civil litigation experience.
How do I apply for this position?
The provided text does not specify an application deadline; candidates should visit the Southern Poverty Law Center careers page to submit their application.
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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