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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
JOB DESCRIPTION: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking a motivated Civil Rights Attorney to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to advocate for individuals whose rights have been violated. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience and a strong intellectual curiosity, with an interest in shaping and advancing civil rights case law.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
$100,000-$150,000 annually
Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.
Singleton Schreiber, LLP offers competitive compensation and benefits packages including employer paid health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family, childcare reimbursement, home office stipends, transportation reimbursement program, paid parental leave, and a 401k with employer contribution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Screen potential civil rights cases, including doing in-depth legal research to assess their merits before taking on the matter.
- Participate in litigation for civil rights cases from inception to resolution, including drafting and preparing pleadings, managing discovery, and researching, writing and arguing complex motions.
- Take and defend depositions and make court appearances when necessary.
- Work closely with clients from diverse backgrounds, including incarcerated individuals.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and other members of the legal team on case strategy and case development.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law.
- 2+ years of experience in litigation, with a preference for civil rights and/or constitutional law and trial experience.
- Strong research and legal writing skills, with an emphasis on complex motions and case law development.
- Experience in handling depositions, court hearings, and appeals.
- A strong interest in civil rights advocacy and the intellectual curiosity to engage in case law development.
- A passion for justice and advancing civil rights through litigation.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team of attorneys.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Salary- $100,000 - $150,000/year
