GLAD Law Senior Staff Attorney
About GLAD Law
Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.
Summary of Position
GLAD Law seeks at least one senior attorney with a minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, who has a passion for LGBTQ+ and/or HIV work as well as all related social justice issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community, including racial justice. This is a senior leadership role in the Legal Department at a crucial moment for LGBTQ+ rights and civil rights more broadly. Reporting to the Legal Director, and working in collaboration with the legal team, the Senior Staff Attorney will supervise multiple attorneys — both formally and through leading litigation teams — and will handle an active workload of litigation to advance GLAD Law's organizational priorities, including precedent-setting cases against the federal government. The Senior Staff Attorney may also assist on GLAD Law's ongoing policy work.
This position presents an opportunity for a leader to join an experienced and intergenerational legal team, to help create and lead strategies using legislation, litigation, policy, and public education to advance justice on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status, and to exemplify commitment to racial justice.
Location & Work Arrangement
This is a fully remote position, and GLAD Law welcomes applicants nationwide. The legal team is fully virtual and gathers in person one day per month. Preference may be given to candidates based on the East Coast or within commuting distance of Boston, but GLAD Law will make a nationwide arrangement work for the right candidate. Office space at the GLAD law office is available for those interested.
Compensation & Benefits
Positions include comprehensive training and competitive benefits including health insurance, 401K, and opportunities for professional growth. GLAD Law's salary ranges for attorneys are tied to years of experience since law school graduation. The salary range for an attorney with 11–19 years of experience is $145,000 to $170,000; for an attorney with 20–29 years of experience, the range is $170,000 to $200,000.
What You Bring
The below list is not a checklist. If you are passionate about our work, and meet some of these qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
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J.D. degree and admission to practice law in at least one state in the United States.
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Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, including motion practice, trial practice and/or appeals, and proven ability to lead complex litigation.
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We recognize that excellent preparation for this role comes from many paths. Candidates whose litigation experience is readily transferable including deep experience in constitutional, civil rights, or administrative law litigation, even if not focused specifically on LGBTQ+ issues are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Demonstrated commitment to working on LGBTQ+, HIV, or related social justice issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community, including racial justice, and familiarity with the current legal landscape affecting these communities.
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Knowledge of LGBTQ+ law and/or policy, anti-discrimination, health care, education, family, administrative, and/or constitutional law.
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Ability to conduct complex legal research; to draft briefs, memos, and advocacy materials to the highest standard; and to present arguments clearly in court, legislative, or public settings.
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Experience supervising, mentoring, or managing attorneys or other legal staff, including responsibility for reviewing work product and supporting professional development. This experience may include supervision exercised through leading cases or litigation teams.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills including in the context of client interactions