Description

Just Futures Law seeks a seasoned and committed litigator to lead and support strategic legal challenges against repressive immigration policies, surveillance practices, and the erosion of First Amendment rights. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled civil rights litigator who is passionate about supporting grassroots movements and directly impacted communities.

The Co-Director, Litigation, is a new, senior leadership position (10+ years of litigation experience) who will work in close partnership with the current Legal Director to expand and co-manage the litigation program, supervise a growing team of attorneys, and shape strategic direction. This is a full-time, remote, exempt position.

Key Responsibilities 

• Co-manage the litigation department, including strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-program coordination.
• Share responsibility with the Co-Director, Litigation, for overall litigation vision and leadership of the team.
• Lead and support all phases of impact litigation in federal and state courts related to immigrant rights, civil liberties, First Amendment protections, and privacy rights.
• Conduct legal research and analysis; draft pleadings, briefs, and motions; handle discovery, hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Work collaboratively with internal staff and external partners to align litigation with organizing, policy advocacy, and media strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with grassroots organizations and community groups to identify emerging legal issues and support their advocacy goals.
• Provide technical legal support, strategic guidance, and collaboration to movement partners.
• Represent Just Futures Law publicly in media interviews, panel discussions, conferences, and community meetings.
• Participate in organizational development, team planning, and internal initiatives.
• Travel occasionally for litigation, retreats, conferences, and public speaking engagements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience with significant federal court practice.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and executing litigation strategy.
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing litigation teams or departments and supervising or mentoring attorneys.
• Program management experience and ability to coordinate across teams and networks.
• Vision and initiative to help grow a mission-aligned, movement-oriented litigation program.
• Substantial experience handling complex civil litigation independently.
• J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in high-pressure
• environments.

Note: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position, we will soon be posting additional litigator openings.