Public Counsel – Staff Attorney, Women and Girls’ Rights Project

About The CompanyPublic Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy. Founded on and strengthened by a pro bono legal service model, our staff and volunteers seek justice through direct legal services, promote healthy and resilient communities through education and outreach, and support community-led efforts to transform unjust systems through litigation and policy advocacy in and beyond Los Angeles.Public Counsel operates eight legal projects: Children’s Rights, Community Development, Consumer Rights & Economic Justice, Homelessness Prevention, Immigrants’ Rights, Veterans’ Rights, the Audrey Irmas Project for Women & Girls’ Rights, and our impact litigation project, Opportunity Under Law. Public Counsel has a full-time staff of over 150. We are committed to building a diverse staff and encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities.Job Description/DutiesThe Audrey Irmas Project for Women & Girls’ Rights (WGR) is one of Public Counsel’s eight legal projects focused on advancing gender justice for women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals. Founded in 2017, the project engages in direct legal services, impact litigation, and policy work at the intersection of race, poverty, and gender. WGR has primarily focused on advocating on behalf of low-wage workers and students who face gender-based discrimination and violence at work and educational institutions. WGR’s direct services work includes: (1) a weekly workplace rights advice clinic; (2) direct representation in litigation and administrative proceedings involving discrimination and/or harassment in the workplace; wrongful termination; wrongful denial of wages, leave and/or other employment benefits; and (3) direct representation in Title IX complaints of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and/or sex discrimination in higher education.JOB SUMMARYReporting to the Directing Attorney, the Senior Staff Attorney will:Provide trauma-informed legal services to WGR’s clients, focusing on the areas of workplace justice and Title IX.Prepare and present “Know Your Rights” trainings for community partners and members.Support WGR’s policy reform efforts at the local, state, and federal level.Participate in coalitions with community partners and stakeholders to advance our policy advocacy.Participate in impact litigation as needed.Work with social work team members to ensure clients have access to needed supports.Assist with program development by helping to draft grant reports.Work with and provide technical assistance to pro bono volunteers as needed.Mentor and help supervise law clerk volunteers.Other duties as assigned.Job CriteriaJuris Doctor degree and admission to California bar;A strong background in employment and/or civil rights litigation is necessary;At least 6 years of litigation experience;Experience and/or desire to work with individuals of diverse cultural, racial, geographic, and economic backgrounds, including individuals with a history of trauma;Excellent organizational, case management, and analytical skills;Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task, set priorities, and work independently, but in close coordination with other staff;Ability to communicate in an empathetic and professional manner with supervisor, team members, and clients;Commitment to gender justice, social justice, and the mission of Public Counsel;Creative problem-solving skills;Experienced with trauma-informed legal practice;Interest in working in a multidisciplinary environment; andFluency in Spanish, Tagalog, Mandarin, Korean, or Armenian is a plus.Salary Range/Hourly RateSalary Range for Attorney with 6-11 years of experience is $86,600-$102,400. DOEOther Benefits and PerksJob Type: Full-Time/ExemptBargainingProbationary Period: 9 MonthsPublic Counsel offers a competitive benefits package including:Medical, dental, and vision coverage with both HMO and PPO options,The option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account,A 403(b) retirement plan with elective contribution and a discretionary employer contribution after a year of employment, andEmployer-paid life insurance and disability plans.Generous paid time off and compensatory time up to 40 hours per calendar year.On-site parking or public transportation reimbursement available.Public Counsel requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees, including new hires. Pursuant to federal and state laws, Public Counsel will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship.Public Counsel is generally office-based, but remote work has been permitted during the pandemic. All employees with Public Counsel are required to work in the office at least one day per week, at the discretion of the head of department. Some positions require additional in-office days. This policy is subject to redesign by leadership. Public Counsel will work in a manner consistent with public health and local and state emergency orders.

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