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Civil team staff attorney
Raleigh, NC

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Organization: NCPLS

Position: Civil Team Staff Attorney

Experience: Civil litigation experience preferred

Salary: $50,500 depending on experience

Benefits:

- Generous annual leave
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employer contribution to 401 retirement benefits
- 100% employer paid medical, dental & vision coverage
- Life insurance for the employee
- Flexible hybrid working environment

Job Description:

- Leading role in litigation of individual claims on behalf of incarcerated people
- Fact-gathering, initial case research, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial
- Assisting pro se federal civil rights claims with discovery and mediation
- Responding to client intake letters to advise incarcerated people on navigating prison procedures and the law to improve conditions of confinement

Requirements:

- Admission to the North Carolina Bar or agreement to become admitted within six months of hire
- Civil litigation experience preferred
- Experience or interest in correctional or civil rights issues
- Ability to engage in complex legal analysis, research, and fact finding
- Strong writing and speaking skills
- Ability to work with a diverse range of people and foster a team environment
- Attention to detail
- Project management and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Problem-solving, sound judgment, and initiative
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with coworkers, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and jail/prison staff

How to Apply:

- Attach application materials through Indeed or email to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
- Cover Letter (explaining interest in working with/for incarcerated clients)
- Resume
- Writing Sample

NCPLS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why Work for NCPLS?

- Nonprofit, public interest law firm founded in 1978
- Dedicated to improving incarcerated people's conditions of confinement through litigation and advocacy
- Provides free legal services to incarcerated people
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and the criminal justice system
- Generous salary and benefits package
- Flexible hybrid working environment

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