Description:
About the Organization:An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
Primary Function:
The Associate Counsel, National Litigation will serve as one of An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization's leading civil litigators, actively working with clients, and drafting complaints, motions and co-leading cases ranging from administrative actions with government agencies to federal court filings. Work on cases will range from drafting legal complaints and briefs, to preparing clients for investigative interviews with government agencies. The Associate Counsel will be a leading thought partner on the National Litigation team and will continually examine how best to use the Courts to counter the rise of antisemitism and hate. This will include analyzing potential incoming cases, and making recommendations to the Senior Director, National Litigation as to whether An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization should move forward on specific cases. The Associate Counsel will work closely with law firms across the country as co-counsel, as well as other non-profits in the litigation space. The Associate Counsel will also help serve as a bridge to An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization's regional offices and divisional policy team, and work with An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization's Center on Extremism (COE), Center for Technology and Society (CTS), and National Policy team.
To review current and pending litigation matters go here https://www.adl.org/adl-national-litigation
Responsibilities:
Primary:
- Lead civil litigation efforts: That will include managing a docket of active cases involving antisemitism and extremism; interviewing witnesses and potential clients; conducting intake activities, including assessment of potential actions; managing discovery and communications with co-counsel and opposing counsel; preparing legal complaints, briefs, and related documents; researching substantive issues of federal and state law.
- Assist in providing strategic litigation advice and guidance to An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization's regional offices across the United States, particularly on issues related to antisemitism and extremism.
- Prepare and deliver presentations about An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization litigation on antisemitism and extremism.
- Respond, as appropriate, to legal inquiries from internal and external sources, including other An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization staff, volunteer leaders, constituents, coalition partners, and government officials.
Qualifications:
Skills:
- Legal analytical and legal drafting skills are essential.
- Highly effective interpersonal, communications, and public speaking skills.
- Highly collaborative--actively seeks the ideas, feedback, and participation of colleagues.
- Can thrive and lead in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to develop project/work plans and execute them with minimal supervision.
Work Experience:
Substantial and demonstrable experience in civil litigation, including significant years of experience directly representing clients in civil litigation matters.
Education:
JD degree required.
Work Environment:
- Flexibility to work extended hours or on weekends as may be needed is required.
- Ability to spend long hours upon occasion at workstation/computer.
- Travel to attend court hearings; depositions; client interviews, as needed.
- Occasional travel on weekdays and weekends to attend events and conferences will be required from time to time. Occasional travel to regional offices, to D.C., or to An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization's national office in New York may be required.
- An International Jewish Non-Governmental Organization is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
