Main Areas of Responsibility:
As Staff Attorney, you will engage in legal, policy, and administrative advocacy, as well as coalition-building, fundraising, and media work. You will work closely with client communities to achieve client-directed priorities. You will also be responsible for identifying, managing and advancing new campaign and litigation opportunities.
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
Maintains an individual caseload, engaging in client-directed litigation in state and federal court, including appellate work, before administrative agencies and potentially international tribunals. Involvement and engagement with policy development, including the legislative session, that supports and furthers NMELC’s mission. Keeps the Executive Director, legal team, staff, and larger community informed of relevant legal and policy developments.