Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Attorney at the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law

The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law seeks a full‐time Attorney to engage in a range of activities along with CHRCL's legal staff including major impact litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a United Nations petition on behalf of California prisoners in isolated segregation, litigation on behalf of DREAM students, litigation to extend drivers licenses to California immigrants with visa petitions pending, training of legal aid program attorneys on a range of subjects including constitutional law, immigration law, federal class action litigation, etc.

Qualifications:
• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Demonstrated knowledge of constitutional or immigration law with one to three years litigation experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish preferred.
• Previous experience working with low income communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work successfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

Rate of Pay: $65,000‐80,000 per year depending on experience

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Peter Schey, pschey@centerforhumanrights.org, in subject line insert: Attorney Application

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