Senior Supervising Attorney

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Senior Supervising Attorney
The candidate leads the firm’s Children’s Rights work throughout the state of Louisiana. Will be responsible for working with the Deputy Legal Director to develop the vision and strategy, and for executing the plan, to deliver systemic reform. Supervise a dedicated team of staff attorneys and support staff. Lead individual and class action cases in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels and will engage in other forms of related public advocacy on the topics above. Docket will include impact cases under federal civil rights statutes (such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1990), consumer protection and fraud statutes (such as state and federal false claims statutes), health care laws (such as the Medicaid Act), and/or state and federal constitutions. The focus of the position may change as warranted by changes in the law, the circumstances in Louisiana, or the needs of the organization. Primary Job Functions: Develop new cases and campaigns and lead litigation and public advocacy under the supervision of the Deputy Legal Director; Supervise and manage the legal work of Senior Staff Attorneys, Staff Attorneys, Law Fellows, and other legal staff; Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director to identify and support the advancement of state and local policy priorities and testify to legislative bodies upon request; Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and the Communications Department to develop communication strategies around cases and campaigns; serve as spokesperson upon request; Supervise outreach activities related to cases and campaigns; Communicate regularly with staff across the southern region about cases, campaigns, and strategies; Represent firm in various fora, including before community groups, legislatures, state agencies, and the media; and Other duties as assigned.

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