Assistant General Counsel
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Description: NAACP is at present recruited Assistant General Counsel right now, this occupation will be placed in Maryland. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for equal rights, seeks a highly experienced attorney with non-profit experience, m! ember of the Maryland/DC Bar Association. Work experience in public interest law firm, civil rights association, legislative committee or the government preferred.
The Assistant General Counsel’s office maintains basic corporate documents and provides staff service to the Board of Directors and Committees.
Summary of Duties:
The Assistant General Counsel is under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel. The attorney performs such duties that are assigned by the Deputy General Counsel, including but not limited to:
Representing branches and state conference in litigation
Representing the Association in routine legal matters
Reviewing cases for recommendation to the General Counsel
Drawing up briefs and the legal documents
Filing required reports and other legal proceedings
Providing such other support as is needed in effectively carrying out the mission of the Legal Department
! Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this posit! ion will posses many, if not all, of the following professional qualifications, competencies and personal qualities:
Candidate must have a minimum of two to three years of legal experience and be admitted to the Bar of any jurisdiction.
Experience in civil rights litigation preferably, or in a related area.
Knowledge of the principles and objectives of the NAACP is a prerequisite.
Ability to perform corporate legal transactions
Strong oral communications and interpersonal skills
Persuasive presentation skills
Ability for high performance in a fast-pace environment
Excellent research, analysis, and writing skills
Capacity for strategic and creative thinking
Experience in or demonstrated commitment to civil rights matters
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to develop and lead new and existing projects
Ability and willingness to travel e! xtensively and frequently nationwide
Ability and willingness to work non-standard work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Nondiscrimination:
It is the continuing policy of the NAACP to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal or state law, local ordinance or Executive Orders. The NAACP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 10:34:01 GMT