Legal Services Project Staff Attorney

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Organization name: 
Transgender Law Center
Organization URL: 
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Job type: 
Other
Position Description: 

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate the Legal Information Helpdesk and Prison Mail Response Program, including reviewing and responding to incoming inquiries, recruiting and training volunteers, maintaining an internal database of legal information and resources, and identifying and implementing improvements to each program’s operations.
• Envision and implement innovative ways to improve the delivery of legal information and assistance to TGNC community members experiencing criminalization, such as but not limited to:
o Maintaining and grow TLC’s database of cooperating attorneys willing to assist TGNC people with a wide range of legal issues across the country
o Working with public defenders throughout the US to help support competency on criminal cases
o Collaborating with TLC’s program/organizing staff, and grassroots TGNC groups to coordinate legal education strategies and organize legal clinics in communities across the country
o Creating and leading “train-the-trainer” programs to support community organizations and law firms interested in hosting legal clinics or otherwise providing direct pro bono legal assistance to TGNC community members
o Develop legal clinics that support people with criminal convictions in key jurisdictions
• Maintain and update internal legal information database tracking most relevant laws and policies for all 50 states across a wide variety of issue areas (e.g., identity document updates, public accommodation nondiscrimination protections, criminal defense, and other issues)
• Recruit, train, and supervise pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers working on the Legal Services Project
• Engage in limited-scope direct advocacy for TGNC people
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements: 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Project management experience / experience with program development
• Familiarity with legal issues impacting transgender communities and communities of color including name/gender changes, healthcare access, criminal defense, police misconduct, and other legal issues that impact low-income people
• Experience with criminal defense and/or post-conviction relief
• Demonstrated commitment to racial and disability justice, and challenging anti-blackness
• Ability to explain legal and other complex issues in clear ways for all audiences
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills
• Collaborative approach to work both within an organization and with other groups
• Experience working with people from a variety of different racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, gender, and generational backgrounds
• Experience with Salesforce or similar Customer Relationship Management software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Admission to the bar of at least one state
• At least 2 years post-JD experience or significant pre-law school nonprofit or movement experience
• Experience running legal clinics
• Experience with criminal defense and/or post-conviction relief
• Experience supervising, pro bono attorneys, interns, and/or volunteers
• Proficiency in an additional language other than English

To apply: 

https://tlcenter.bamboohr.com/careers/95

Notes: 
BENEFITS Medical/dental/vision (TLC covers100% of premiums for employees, 75% for dependents) Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (currently $2,000 per year) Optional employee-funded Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Fund that can grant financial assistance for certain qualifying disasters and personal hardships Short-term and long-term disability insurance 3 weeks of sick leave 19 days vacation (24 after 3 years’ employment) and 12 holidays Flexible Friday schedule with organization-wide ‘no internal meetings’ practice Organizational ‘slowdown’ in winter and summer Two-weeks paid time off in the summer and 2 weeks paid time off at the end of the year (separate from employee vacation time) 2-month paid sabbatical program available after 5 years’ employment Retirement plan with partial organizational matching Indemnity insurance for critical illness, hospital confinement, and accidents Professional development & coaching Office setup, phone and internet reimbursement (if working from home) Additional mental health, budgeting, travel, and pet benefits EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Transgender Law Center is proud to be an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including Black, indigenous, and other people of color; women and femmes; people with disabilities; and people who are transgender, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer are particularly urged to apply. For more information about Transgender Law Center please visit our website: www.transgenderlawcenter.org.
Salary range: 
$80,000-$90,000
Submission deadline: 
Friday, November 15, 2024

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