Attorneys and Legal Assistants

Position Title: Senior Litigation Counsel

Position Overview: The Louis D. Brandeis Center For Human Rights Under Law (“LDB”) is looking for a dedicated litigation counsel to join our legal team’s efforts to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism on campus, in the corporate arena and beyond.

Location: New York

Hiring Institution: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB engages in research, education and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and anti-Semitism. 

Qualifications: The Senior Litigation Counsel should possess a demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for LDB’s mission and ability to advocate that mission persuasively.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A J.D., bar qualifications in one or more states, and 10+ years of civil litigation experience, including: handling all aspects of discovery (fact finding, propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, procedural and dispositive motions practice), taking cases to trial, and settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Experience with cases before federal or state administrative agencies (such as the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights and EEOC) is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity; exhibit excellence in legal analysis and writing; and display, at all times and to all persons, a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities: 

The Senior Litigation Counsel will be relied upon to handle all aspects of litigation in federal court as well federal and state administrative agencies, such as the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Managing a docket of active cases involving anti-Semitism and discrimination in higher education and the corporate arena
• Interviewing witnesses and potential clients; conducting intake activities, including assessment of potential actions
• Managing discovery and communications with opposing counsel
• Interacting with and educating students and employees about their legal rights
• Preparing legal complaints, briefs, and related documents
• Researching substantive issues of federal and state law
• Researching and analyzing public policy issues
• Delivering written and oral presentations to a variety of audiences.

Additional duties may include interacting with complainants, witnesses, university administrators, government officials, public interest advocates, other nonprofit organizations, activists and/or the public; assisting in the preparation of conferences, workshops, lectures and symposia; preparing continuing legal education materials; developing public policy white papers and related policy materials; and generally providing trusted legal and policy support.

Compensation: Annual salary of $170,000 to $190,000

Travel: Travel may be required.

Application Process and Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send inquiries and/or a resume by electronic mail to lprior@brandeiscenter.com, together with a cover letter addressing your interest and passion for LDB’s mission and the litigation attorney role as well as how your experience relates to the job requirements, and a legal writing sample.

We regret that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or faxes, please.

The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Title: New York Litigation Attorney

The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (“LDB”) is looking for NYC-based staff attorneys to join our legal team’s efforts to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism on campus.

Location: New York City

Hiring Institution: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB engages in research, education and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and anti-Semitism.

 Qualifications: The Staff Attorney – NY should possess a demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for LDB’s mission and ability to advocate that mission persuasively.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A J.D and bar admission in New York State
• 3 to 5 years of civil litigation experience, including: handling all aspects of discovery (fact finding, propounding, and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, procedural and dispositive motions practice), taking cases to trial, and settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Experience with cases before federal or state administrative agencies (such as the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights and EEOC) is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity; exhibit excellence in legal analysis and writing; and display, at all times and to all persons, a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude.

 Responsibilities:  Key areas of responsibility include:

• Managing a docket of active cases around New York State involving anti-Semitism and discrimination in higher education;
• Interviewing witnesses and potential clients;
• Conducting intake activities including assessment of potential actions;
• Managing discovery and communications with opposing counsel;
• Preparing legal complaints, briefs, and related documents;
• Researching substantive issues of federal and state law;
• Researching and analyzing public policy issues;
• Assist with coordinating local events and efforts by NY area LDB law school chapters;
• Delivering written and oral presentations to a variety of audiences.

Additional duties may include interacting with complainants, witnesses, university administrators, government officials, public interest advocates, other nonprofit organizations, activists and/or the public; assisting in the preparation of conferences, workshops, lectures and symposia; preparing continuing legal education materials; developing public policy white papers and related policy materials; and generally providing trusted legal and policy support.

Compensation: Non-profit market competitive. $130,000 – $160,000

Travel: Travel may be required. 

Application Process and Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.  Help us understand why you might be a good fit for LDB and why we might be the right team for you. Please apply with the following materials: your resume; a cover letter addressing your interest and passion for LDB’s mission and the Staff Attorney – NY as well as how your experience relates to the job requirements (no more than 1 page); and a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages). Please submit your application materials in pdf form by email to: lprior@brandeiscenter.com

The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Title: Senior Counsel

Position Overview: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (“LDB”) is looking for a Senior Counsel responsible for intake (interviewing potential plaintiffs), case development and strategy, investigation, and research and writing.

Location: Washington, DC, New York, Los Angeles, or Remote.

Hiring Institution: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB engages in research, education and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and anti-Semitism.

Responsibilities: The Senior Counsel position is responsible for the evaluation and development of cases. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for:

• Investigating and evaluating evidence and providing thoughtful, well-reasoned recommendations regarding case development and strategy.
• Developing court and administrative cases for filing in a variety of jurisdictions and agencies.
• Interviewing and preparing witnesses.
• Reviewing documents in the context of case development.
• Conducting legal research, analyzing findings, and drafting memoranda.
• Proactively managing cases, witnesses, and deadlines.
• Communicating regularly with witnesses and clients.
• Legal writing and advocacy

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:

• 7 plus years of public interest or law firm litigation experience.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of lawyers.
• A commitment to the mission and values of our The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is preferred.
• Excellent academic track record.

Compensation: This is a full-time position with benefits. Non-profit market competitive with a salary of $170,000-190,000.

Travel: Some travel will be required.

Application Process and Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Help us understand why you might be a good fit for LDB and why we might be the right team for you.

Please include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing your interest and passion for LDB’s mission and as well as how your experience relates to the job requirements (no more than 1 page)
• A writing sample.

Please send these to Lynda K. Prior (lprior@brandeiscenter.com).

The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.