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. https://www.gladlaw.org/ Summary of Position GLAD Law seeks an attorney with a minimum of 3 years of litigation, legal research and writing, and/or policy 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. Reporting to one of the more senior attorneys in the department and working in collaboration with the legal team, the Staff Attorney will handle an active workload of litigation, legislation, and policy issues to advance GLAD Law’s organizational priorities. This position presents an opportunity for an emerging legal leader to learn from GLAD Law’s experienced and intergenerational legal team, helping create and implement 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 exemplify commitment to racial justice. Positions include comprehensive training and competitive benefits including health insurance, 401K and opportunities for professional growth. The salary range for this position is based on years since graduating law school. The range for an attorney with 3-5 years experience is $105,000-120,000, the range for an attorney with 6-10 years experience is $120,000-145,000, and the range for an attorney with 11-19 years experience is $145,000-170,000, with increasing ranges for more experience. Requirements: The below list of requirements is not a checklist. If you are passionate about our work, and meet several of these requirements, we encourage you to apply. J.D. degree and admission to practice law in at least one state in the United States. Minimum of 3 years of litigation, legal research and writing, and/or policy experience. A passion for LGBTQ+ and/or HIV work as well as all related social justice issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community, including racial justice. Strong legal research, analysis, writing, and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills in context of client and client development, all aspects of litigation, lobbying or advocacy with government officials, and public persuasion. Understanding of and commitment to the ways that all forms of discrimination, including racial discrimination, impacts the LGBTQ community and informs our strategies and priorities. Potential for growth and development in skills and expertise as an attorney. Demonstrated ability to work across departments and teams, both internally and externally with diverse stakeholders. Independence, as well as the ability to work as part of an integrated team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Staff Attorney works collaboratively with the Legal Department and other GLAD Law staff to: Contribute to the legal department's decision-making strategy, help identify and assess matters for impact litigation, and file cases in state and federal court and other disputes. Serve on litigation teams, including being involved in case and client development, legal research, pleadings and briefs drafting, discovery and motion practice, hearings, trials, and appeals. Support amicus curiae efforts through brief writing and coordination. Provide technical expertise and support to private litigators and organizations facing complex LGBTQ issues in state and federal courts and government agencies. Monitor and selectively engage in legal policy and legislative affairs and developments, both in federal law and with respect to the laws and governments of the New England states and nationally, through consultation and collaboration, legal research and drafting, identifying stakeholders and experts, lobbying, and public education. Provide support for GLAD Law Answers, GLAD’s legal information and referral service, including by working up legal intakes and providing individual support or legal referrals, where appropriate, to people who seek legal help. Serve on internal working groups and committees as may be needed. Supervise legal interns and delegate work to paralegal staff as appropriate. Ability to travel to GLAD Law's office in Boston, Massachusetts for full team in-person meetings.