Lead pro bono litigation matters involving criminal justice, civil rights, policy research, and impact litigation. Supervise attorney teams, coordinate with legal service organizations, develop clinic and training programs, support associate development, promote firmwide pro bono engagement, publish informational materials, and track case outcomes across multiple offices. Requires substantial courtroom experience, leadership of large-scale litigation teams, and commitment to underserved communities.
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Position Summary
This Litigation Pro Bono Attorney will supervise a variety of matters, including criminal justice representations, policy research, impact litigation and civil rights cases.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead litigation matters in a variety of areas and support the Head of Pro Bono Litigation on high-priority pro bono cases.
- Coordinate and supervise attorney teams working on litigation pro bono matters.
- Work with legal service organizations to identify appropriate pro bono clients, matters, and training opportunities.
- Work with legal service organizations to help build and manage clinic programs.
- Support the professional development of associates, including by developing content for and facilitating training programs and helping individual attorneys build their litigation skills.
- Work with other members of the Pro Bono group to promote pro bono engagement and participation across offices and practice groups.
- Contribute to internal and external informational publications.
- Develop projects for New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Northern California offices.
- Develop projects for business services colleagues to participate in litigation initiatives.
- Track progress and outcomes on litigation matters across offices and practice groups.
Qualifications/Position Requirements
- Experience with supervising attorneys and running large scale litigation teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
- Compelling writer, oral advocate, and communicator.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work as part of a diverse team.
- Excellent professional judgment, problem-solving skills and initiative.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and JD required.
- 10+ years’ experience as a litigator focusing on impact litigation in a nonprofit, government, or legal services setting.
- Admitted and in good standing in New York State.
- Significant in-court experience through trials and/or hearings.
- Demonstrated commitment to representation of underserved and underrepresented individuals and communities.
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $240,000-$280,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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