The SPLC is seeking a Deputy Legal Director who is passionate about social justice!

The Deputy Legal Director (DLD)is responsible forthe vision strategic planning leadership and management of theImmigrant JusticeAdvocacy and Litigation Impact Team(IJAALITorIJA).The DLD will leadimmigrationrelated litigation and other forms of advocacyto(1)fight against practices that funnel people into deportation; (2) free immigrants from detention throughstrategicsystemicrepresentation andlegalreform; (3) change immigration and enforcement systems so they operatejustly humanely and equitably; (4) enforce laws protectingimmigrants from mistreatment by governments or employers; (5) support immigrant communities in states in which we work as they demand respect for their dignity and humanity; and(6)end discrimination based on immigration status or national origin.

Who You Are

Experienced.Demonstrated experience working onsystemiclitigation and campaigns related toimmigrationadvocacy.

People Manager.Experienced legal staff manager with proven success in leading training and developing teams. Clear communicator of goals and priorities organizational policies and processes keeping the SPLCs best interest at the heart of all communications decisions and actions.

Effective leader.Established leadership in creating department work plans setting annual goalsand tracking performanceofstaff towards achieving the goals.

Advocate.Experience working with community organizations grassroots campaigns andimpactedcommunities particularly in the South to help strengthen Democracy by protectingcivil rightsfor Black and Brown communities.

Creative.Ability to create vision and take calculated risks in crafting and executing strategies to move litigation forward.

Collaborative.Demonstrated ability to workwithother ALITs external organizations and stakeholders to execute specific strategies to advance the work and cases ofIJA.

Communicative.Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate persuasively to a variety of audiences through writing and speaking.

Mission Vision and Culture Alignment. Demonstrated awareness for SPLCs mission and vision; and a commitment to ideals of justice equity diversity and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture andanti-racistprinciples and learning.

What Youll Do

Managea team of legal staff.

Leadthe IJA ALIT by creating work plans setting annual goals and tracking performance staff towards achieving the goals.

Set priorities and direct the implementation of cases in consultation with Legal Department leaders.

Develop and nurture partnerships with by not limited to external stakeholders including community members other civil rights organizations legislators policymakers and educators.

Serve as the SPLC spokesperson in national and local public forums and meetings.

Support advocacy and public educations driven by community organizations and leaders.

Hire train and monitor staff performance and development and conduct performance reviews.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission vision and values of the center and departments goals.

Minimum Qualifications

We are committed to equitable hiring practices therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• At least ten (10) years of experience federal court civil litigation experience;
• At least seven (7) years of supervisor experience managing legal staff;
• Membership in good standing of at least one state bar in the United States preferably Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Florida or Washington D.C.; and
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt roleand the minimum starting salary is $208865annually. Salary will becommensuratewith experience.

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Where and How Youll Work

This rolehasthe following workdesignationoptions:

• Local Remote:Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework:Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• Remote Distant:Will work remotely and is not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC attend occasional meetings or activities in the state in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
• This position will report to the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advocacy.

Other Special Considerations

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are notintended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices we considerapplicants equally without regard to age caregiver status color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity marital status national origin on the basis ofgenetic information political affiliation pregnancy or veteran status.