Senior Supervising Attorney
Quick answer
The Southern Poverty Law Center is hiring a hybrid Senior Supervising Attorney paying at least $164,864 annually to lead complex immigrant justice litigation and supervise legal staff.
- Role
- Senior Supervising Attorney
- Organization
- Southern Poverty Law Center
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $164,864.00 annually
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Supervising Attorney to lead immigrant justice litigation and advocacy efforts. The role involves managing complex civil rights cases in federal and state courts while supervising a team of legal professionals. The ideal candidate will develop multi-strategy campaigns and collaborate with community partners to protect the rights of immigrants and migrants.
What you'll do
- Lead immigrant justice legal advocacy strategies in the South.
- Litigate and supervise complex civil rights cases in federal and state courts.
- Manage and mentor legal teams including attorneys and support staff.
- Collaborate with policy and communications departments on advocacy campaigns.
- Serve as a public thought leader representing the organization in media and conferences.
What it takes
- At least eight years of federal court civil litigation experience.
- Minimum of two years of supervisor experience managing legal professionals.
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
- Demonstrated commitment to SPLC’s mission and immigrant rights.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
View benefits at https://www.splcenter.org/careers/benefits-and-perks/
Frequently asked questions
What is the compensation for this role?
The minimum starting salary for this position is $164,864 annually, with actual pay being commensurate with experience.
Is this position remote?
The role offers hybrid work designations including 'Local Remote' and 'Telework,' which requires being in an SPLC office at least three days per week.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, at least eight years of federal civil litigation experience, and two years of experience managing legal staff.
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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