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Wendy Schoen, MBA, JD
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A leading nonprofit human rights organization seeks a dedicated Senior Human Rights Litigation Counsel to combat discrimination on campuses and in corporate settings.
Successful candidates will have 10+ years of litigation and trial experience and have excellent academic credentials.
Preference is for someone who has been working in a law firm for a good portion of that time.
Successful candidates MUST be admitted to the NY bar AND at least one and preferably more state bars.
Admission to one or several federal district bars and to federal agencies is ALSO preferred.
Above all else, a successful candidate MUST show a commitment to the Organization's mission!
Candidates will be called upon to:
Manage cases involving discrimination in higher education and corporate settings
Handle all aspects of federal court litigation and agency proceedings
Conduct witness interviews, client intake, and discovery
Prepare legal documents and research
Educate students and employees about legal rights
Deliver presentations to various audiences
Additional duties may include policy work, event planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Some travel may be required.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Public Relations and Management
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Law Practice
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