The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Supervising Attorney committed to dismantling white supremacy.

The Senior Supervising Attorney (SSA) in the Inclusion and Anti-Extremism (IAE) Advocacy and Litigation Impact Team (ALIT) develops, litigate, and supervises cases against hate groups and other actors perpetrating hateful and extremist activity. The position provides opportunities to work on cases and campaigns vindicating and advancing the rights of individuals and communities, including among others, people of color, religious minorities, LGBTQ people, and immigrants, targeted by extremists and hate groups. 

Who You Are

Experienced. Demonstrated experience leading and litigating complex and/or class action cases and campaigns involving constitutional and civil rights, ideally including any of the following: First Amendment, due process, and equal protection rights, the Ku Klux Klan Act and other anti-discrimination statutes, public and private torts, and/or digital and cyber law.

People Manager. Experienced manager with proven success in supervising and developing legal teams. Clear communicator of goals and priorities, organizational policies, and processes. 

Effective leader. Established leadership in creating work plans, project management, setting annual goals, and supporting and tracking staff performance towards achieving the goals. 

Advocate. Experience working with community organizations, grassroots campaigns, and impacted communities, particularly in the Deep South, to dismantle white supremacy.

Creative. Ability to create vision, think innovatively, and account for capacity and risks in investigating matters, developing cases, and executing strategies to move litigation and other advocacy forward.

Collaborative. Demonstrated ability to work with other ALITs and Departments, external organizations, co-counsel, and stakeholders to execute specific strategies to advance the work of the IAE ALIT and SPLC.

Communicative. Exceptional communication skills. Ability to communicate persuasively to a variety of audiences through writing and speaking.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to SPLC’s mission, vision and values.

What You'll Do

Lead the implementation of SPLC’s inclusion and anti-extremism legal advocacy strategies, especially in the Deep South.

Develop, lead, supervise, consult, and advise on complex civil rights impact cases in federal and state courts and administrative entities.

Supervise and manage litigation teams within the ALIT and the Legal Department that include SPLC attorneys, paralegals, analysts and investigators, fellows, legal interns, and others from within SPLC, providing mentoring and coaching.

Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and the Policy Department to identify and support the advancement of SPLC’s state, local, and federal policy priorities; and the Communications Department to develop communication strategies around cases and campaigns.

Collaborate with team members of other ALITs in the Legal Department as well as all other members of other SPLC Departments to advance the impact goals and campaigns of SPLC.

Serve as a public thought leader on issues confronting the communities the SPLC serves, and represent SPLC in the media, at conferences, and in other public venues.

Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, coalition members, and legal allies to maintain open communication and collaboration with directly impacted people and communities.

Hire, mentor, train, and monitor staff performance and development, and conduct performance reviews.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the Center and Legal Department’s goals.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• At least eight (8) years of federal court civil litigation or comparable legal experience;
• At least two (2) years of supervisor experience managing legal professionals;
• Membership in good standing of at least one state bar in the United States, preferably Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, or Washington, D.C.; and
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $164,864.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role has the following work designations options:

• Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• This position will report to the Deputy Legal Director, Inclusion & Anti-Extremism ALIT.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

The SPLC’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced Investigator who is committed to social justice! 

SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. As an internationally recognized nonprofit organization, the Center is dedicated to reducing bigotry and oppression through outreach, public education, litigation, and policy advocacy. The Investigator plays a key role in supporting attorneys and litigation teams by investigating cases at varying stages of litigation. They also work with attorneys in locating, interviewing, and maintaining contact with clients, potential clients, and witnesses.

Who You Are

Experienced. Demonstrated experience in locating individuals and conducting effective investigative interviews.

Adaptable.  Ability to adjust quickly in response to case updates or changes.

Relationship Builder.  Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds. 

Technology Skilled.  Experience utilizing various software applications to conduct research to locate individuals, maintain and update cases files and documentation.

Collaborative. Demonstrated ability to work with internal teams, external organizations, and stakeholders to support litigation.  

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrated an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

What You'll Do

Investigate cases at varying stages of litigation and conduct intake with individuals and/or cases to determine whether to accept or refer to external resources.

Locate, interview, and maintain contact with clients/potential clients and witnesses; visit courts and pick up records; conduct research, compile, organize, and maintain case materials such as witness contact information, interview notes, and investigation notes.

Coordinate witnesses for hearing and assist attorneys at those hearings, including preparing demonstrative evidence and exhibits for pleadings, hearing and trials; coordinates serving of subpoenas.

Identify subject matter experts and assist with hiring and working with experts; researches relevant subject matter and serve as liaison with community members and legal team.

Discuss legal strategies, incorporating case law and prior cases; tailor outreach plans based on type of investigation and determine need to co-counsel.

Assist with taking and defending depositions, testify at hearings and trails, and take and prepares declarations; coordinate and lead meetings, assign tasks, and foster external relationships to promote progress.

Create data, charts, and graphs; maintain and update case files using Litify, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.

Assist with creating and maintaining cooperation agreements; brainstorm and communicate parameters of agreement to staff and municipalities; ensures adherence to agreements.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the Center and Legal Department’s goals.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

Minimum 2 years of experience in client and/or litigation outreach; and

High school diploma or GED.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a non-exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $61,825 annually ($29.72 hourly).

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role has the following work designation options:

Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.

Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.

This position reports to the Senior Supervising Investigator on the Legal Management team. 

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Senior Supervising Attorney who has a passion for and commitment to protecting and vindicating the rights of immigrants and migrants.

The Senior Supervising Attorney (SSA) will be part of the Immigrant Justice Advocacy and Litigation Impact Team (IJ or IJ ALIT). The SSA will develop, litigate, and supervise cases raising constitutional and statutory claims in federal, state, and administrative courts. The SSA will also develop and lead multi-strategy advocacy campaigns advancing immigrants’ and migrants’ rights.  The SSA will supervise staff attorneys and legal support staff. 

The Immigrant Justice ALIT pursues impact litigation and systemic reform related to immigration and immigrant rights by (1) fighting against state practices that funnel people into the deportation machine; (2) freeing immigrants from detention through impactful individual representation and systemic reform; (3) changing immigration and enforcement systems so they operate fairly and sensibly; (4) enforcing laws protecting migrants from mistreatment by governments or employers; (5) supporting immigrant communities as they demand respect for their dignity and humanity; and (6) ending all forms of discrimination against immigrants, including discrimination based on immigration status or national origin. 

Who You Are

Experienced. Demonstrated experience leading and litigating complex individual, multi-plaintiff, and/or class action cases in federal, state, and administrative courts. Demonstrated experience in litigation based on the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes, including the Immigration and Nationality Act and related immigration laws. 

People Manager. Experienced manager with proven success in supervising and developing legal teams. Clear communicator of goals and priorities, organizational policies, and processes. 

Effective leader. Established leadership in creating work plans, project management, setting annual goals, and supporting and tracking staff performance towards achieving the goals. 

Advocate. Experience working with community organizations, grassroots campaigns, and impacted communities, particularly in the South, aimed at protecting the rights of immigrants and migrants.

Creative. Ability to create vision, think innovatively, and account for capacity and risks in investigating matters, developing cases, and executing strategies to move litigation and other advocacy forward.

Collaborative. Demonstrated ability to work with other ALITs: Democracy: Education & Youth, Democracy: Voting Rights, Criminal Legal Systems Reform, Economic Justice, and Inclusion & Anti-Extremism, as well as other Departments, external organizations, co-counsel, and stakeholders to execute specific strategies to advance the work of the IJ ALIT and SPLC.

Communicative. Exceptional communication skills. Ability to communicate persuasively to a variety of audiences through writing and speaking.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to SPLC’s mission, vision and values.

What You'll Do

Lead the implementation of SPLC’s immigrant justice legal advocacy strategies, especially in the South.

Develop, lead, supervise, consult, and advise on complex civil rights impact cases in federal and state courts and administrative entities.

Supervise and manage litigation teams within the ALIT and the Legal Department that include SPLC attorneys, paralegals, analysts and investigators, fellows, legal interns, and others from within SPLC, providing mentoring and coaching.

Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and the Policy Department to identify and support the advancement of SPLC’s state, local, and federal policy priorities; and the Communications Department to develop communication strategies around cases and campaigns.

Collaborate with team members of other ALITs in the Legal Department as well as all other members of other SPLC Departments to advance the impact goals and campaigns of SPLC.

Serve as a public thought leader on issues confronting the communities the SPLC serves, and represent SPLC in the media, at conferences, and in other public venues as assigned and/or approved.

Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, coalition members, and legal allies to maintain open communication and collaboration with directly impacted people and communities.

Hire, mentor, train, and monitor staff performance and development, and conduct performance reviews.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the Center and Legal Department’s goals.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• At least eight (8) years of federal court civil litigation or comparable legal experience;
• At least two (2) years of supervisor experience managing legal professionals;
• Membership in good standing of at least one state bar in the United States, preferably Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, or Washington, D.C.; and
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $164,864.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role has the following work designations options:

• Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• This position will report to the Deputy Legal Director, Immigrant Justice ALIT.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

ABOUT THE FIRM
Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT OUR ENGINEERING SCIENCES TEAM

As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges. You will be engaged in analyzing failures of a myriad of products from a variety of industries, but with a heavy focus on large industrial facilities like power plants, Oil & Gas facilities, chemical processing plants, construction, and similar. Outside of that work, you will be engaged in automotive, consumer products, consumer electronics, and medical devices.

Secretariat leverages our diverse technical expertise and industry knowledge of a variety of structures and products to provide clients with world-class value to identify solutions that drive performance and safety.
Secretariat is a diversified international expert services firm with more than 500 professionals in 20+ cities around the globe. Furthermore, Secretariat was recently ranked as the #1 firm in Global Arbitration Review’s prestigious GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index, and more than 90% of Secretariat’s leading experts are recognized as leading experts in their field by the independent Lexology rankings.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Exceptional analytical skills, problem solving, communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful professionals at Secretariat.

Conducting hands-on failure analysis investigations
Planning and executing laboratory tests
Conducting field inspections
Communicate with clients, and counsel
Assist with the preparation of critique reports examining the conclusions of other experts
Assist with the preparation of technical reports
Develop positive relationships with colleagues, peers and clients
Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements

QUALIFICATIONS

Requisite professional designations and work experience:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Or a MS degree and 5+ years of prior experience in engineering consulting
Excellent verbal and written communication
Specialized knowledge of materials characterization techniques like SEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, X-ray
Strong expert report writing skills to complement analytics
Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
The ability to manage and prioritize your time and your team’s time, potentially against a backdrop of competing deadlines
Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
The desire to lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm
The ability to travel as-needed
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support the continuing professional development of our employees.