Litigator, Senior Litigator, and Deputy Director
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Priority Deadline: November 26, 2025
Just Futures Law is a movement law organization that defends and builds the power of immigrant rights and criminal justice activists, organizers, and community groups. Our mission is to prevent the surveillance, criminalization, and deportation of immigrants and people of color in the United States.
Founded in 2019, our work is grounded in a movement lawyering and racial justice framework. We are a growing, remote-based team of eight with a fast-paced, collaborative, and values-driven culture. Our staff are located across CA, DC, GA, IL, MA, NC, and OR. Occasional travel is required.
Just Futures Law seeks experienced, committed litigators to lead and support strategic legal challenges against repressive immigration policies, surveillance practices, and the erosion of First Amendment rights. This is an exciting opportunity for civil rights litigators who are passionate about supporting grassroots movements and directly impacted communities.
We are hiring for 2-3 positions and are open to hiring at one of several seniority levels, depending on experience and organizational fit. Salary ranges scale accordingly (see below) and will be aligned with Just Futures Law’s Compensation Equity Guidelines:
Deputy Director, Litigation – a senior attorney role (7 years of litigation experience), developing litigation strategy, supervising team members, and playing a leading role in significant cases.
Senior Litigator – an experienced litigator (5 years of litigation experience) responsible for leading cases and contributing to strategy, without program management responsibilities.
Litigator – an experienced litigator (3 years of litigation experience) responsible for supporting cases and contributing to strategy, without program management responsibilities.
The selected candidate’s title, responsibilities, and salary will be determined by their level of directly relevant experience. These are full-time, remote, exempt positions reporting to the Legal Director.
Key Responsibilities
Litigator / All Levels
Lead/support all phases of impact litigation in federal and state courts related to immigrant rights, civil liberties, First Amendment protections, and privacy rights.
Conduct factual record development; conduct legal research and analysis; identify plaintiffs; draft pleadings, briefs, and motions; handle discovery.
Work collaboratively with internal staff and external partners to align litigation with organizing, policy advocacy, and media strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with grassroots organizations and community groups to identify emerging legal issues and support their advocacy goals.
Provide technical legal support, strategic guidance, and collaboration to movement partners.
Represent Just Futures Law publicly in media interviews, panel discussions, conferences, and community meetings.
Participate in organizational development, team planning, and internal initiatives.
May provide guidance to interns.
Travel occasionally for litigation, retreats, conferences, and public speaking engagements.
Senior Litigator (in addition to above)
Lead individual cases and contribute to broader litigation strategy.
Conduct hearings and appeals.
Collaborate across legal, policy, and communications teams.
Provide guidance to junior staff; may supervise law interns.
Deputy Director, Litigation (in addition to above)
Lead complex civil and constitutional litigation.
Develop and execute comprehensive litigation strategies.
Oversee case direction, discovery, and trial work.
Mentor and supervise attorneys and fellows.
Collaborate with grassroots partners to align litigation with advocacy and communications.
Litigator
J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with 5 years of law-related practice preferred.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in high-pressure environments.
Senior Litigator
All of the above, plus:
Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, with 8 years of law-related practice preferred.
Experience with federal court practice.
Substantial experience handling complex civil litigation independently.
Deputy Director, Litigation
All of the above, plus:
Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, with 10 years of law-related practice preferred.
Significant federal court practice.
Experience supervising or mentoring attorneys.
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Applicants will need to submit through the Movement Talent Opportunity Board application portal the following materials in PDF:
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A letter of interest that addresses the following:
Which position are you applying for?
Why are you interested in the job?
Key relevant experience that translates to this role, particularly in movement-oriented litigation.
How you work in teams and evidence of collaboration;
How did you hear about this position?
Your resume
A legal writing sample (5–10 pages)
A list of three references (including at least one former or current direct supervisor)
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