Offer summary

Qualifications:

6–8 years of hands-on litigation experience, focusing on civil rights law., Experience with U.S. law firms is strongly preferred., Proficient in legal litigation software and Microsoft Office Suite., Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and support civil rights litigation from inception through resolution.

Draft and review legal documents, including complaints, briefs, and motions.

Conduct legal research and write memos on civil rights issues.

Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, and courts.

Job description

About the client:

Our client is a prominent legal advocacy organization based in the United States that specializes in international legal matters, policy advocacy, and litigation. They operate globally to protect civil liberties and combat injustice through high-impact litigation and strategic legal efforts.

About the role:

Our client is looking for a remote Civil Rights Attorney with extensive experience in Civil Rights Litigation, ideally with a background in U.S.-based law firms. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of civil rights law, a proven track record of litigation success, and the ability to manage complex cases with minimal oversight. This role demands someone passionate about social justice, highly detail-oriented, and capable of navigating sensitive legal matters with discretion and expertise.

Prior experience in civil rights litigation at a U.S. law firm is strongly preferred.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading and supporting civil rights litigation from inception through resolution,
including investigations, pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial.
Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including complaints, briefs, and motions.
Conducting legal research and writing memos on constitutional law, discrimination,
police misconduct, and other civil rights issues.
Communicating with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and courts in a
professional and timely manner.
Coordinating depositions, expert reports, and trial preparation.
Maintaining up-to-date case files and legal calendars.
Ensuring compliance with court rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements.

Who are we looking for?

6–8 years of hands-on litigation experience, with a focus on civil rights law.
Experience working with U.S. law firms (strongly preferred).
Proficient in using legal litigation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated experience preparing for and participating in depositions, court
hearings, and trials.
Comfortable working independently and in collaboration with remote teams.
Highly organized and committed to deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Position: Civil Rights Attorney

Remote Status: Fully Remote

Preferred Location: DRC and Latin America

Working Hours: 9 am - 5 pm EST

Holidays: US Federal Holidays

Salary: 2500 USD - 3000 USD

Internal Job ID: 0573

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