Supervising Senior Attorney, Civil Rights

Do you want an impactful career AND quality time with your family or to pursue your hobbies?

You can have both by joining Empire Justice Center as a Civil Rights Supervising Senior Attorney!

About Empire Justice Center
Empire Justice Center is a diverse, highly respected statewide legal services organization that fights for marginalized low-income individuals and families across New York. We succeed through direct legal representation, high-impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and training the next generation of advocates. Our team is passionate, determined, and committed to justice for communities facing poverty, housing insecurity, immigration issues, domestic violence, disability discrimination, and civil rights violations in schools.

What makes this role unique:

As a member of Empire Justice Center's Civil Rights practice group, the Supervising Senior Civil Rights Attorney will lead and conduct civil rights litigation and impact cases (with a focus on disability, LGBTQ, and special education), and collaborate with practice group attorneys and external partners to advance civil rights in New York. They will provide legal supervision, mentorship, and training to attorneys and paralegals and contribute to the organization's strategic vision to expand access to justice for low-income New Yorkers. You’ll also enjoy:

· True work-life Balance: A flexible 35-hour full-time work week (true work-life balance)!

· Loan Repayment Assistance: Eligible employees can pay off student loans using this program.

· A comprehensive health insurance plan for you AND your family!

· Additional benefits include: 14 paid holidays + generous vacation, sick, and personal time, group term life insurance, 403(b) with employer contributions (vesting after 12 months), and a $1,500 bilingual salary enhancement for qualifying employees.