Description:

A Better Childhood (ABC) is seeking a passionate and skilled litigator for a new leadership position – someone who will inspire and support ABC's talented legal staff. Together with ABC's founder Marcia Lowry, the Deputy Director for Litigation and Advocacy will design legal and implement strategies in class-action cases on behalf of children in failing state foster care systems. This is a great position for an experienced litigator seeking to use their strategy, litigation and team leadership experience on behalf of children and their families.

ABOUT ABC
ABC was created in 2014 to fight for children experiencing foster care in the United States. ABC uses class action litigation to bring to light the ways in which state foster care systems are failing children, and to force those systems to provide the protection and stability that they deserve and that our laws require. Our litigation model pairs our staff's expertise with that of local and national law firms providing pro bono co-counsel support.

ABC has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of children, families and communities in 13 states, delivering remarkable national impact despite its small size. Its ten-person legal staff investigates failing systems and initiates litigation on behalf of foster children, winning court orders that deliver system-wide reform. ABC's ongoing monitoring ensures that court-ordered solutions then take root, and that frontline workers and system leaders get the resources and tools they need to protect children whose lives depend on their care.

ABC has been expanding in recent years; we are posting this new position and the new position of Deputy Director of Operations so that we can sustain and capitalize on our recent success.

More information about ABC on our website. (https://www.abetterchildhood.org/)

What This Job Involves
The Deputy Director for Litigation and Advocacy Will:

Design, Lead and Support the Work of Learning About State Foster Care Systems, Building Local Connections (including Potential Pro Bono Co-Counsel), and As Appropriate Conducting Litigation and Follow-Up Monitoring
Design and Implement Legal Strategies in Class Action Cases
Support Case Leadership by The Legal Staff
Work with The Executive Director and Legal Staff to Explore Possible New Legal Strategies and Strengthen Current Strategies
With the Executive Director, Supervise and Support the Legal Staff
Support the Hiring and Training of New Legal Staff
Collaborate with Operations Staff in The Development of Funding Opportunities

Positions at Abc Are Hybrid - Staff Are Generally All in Our New York City Office Tuesdays Through Thursdays, with Remote Work Optional Monday/friday.

This Position Reports to The Executive Director.

Preferred Qualifications:
(listed Below Are the Preferred Qualifications for The Ideal Candidate. if You Are Interested in The Position, Please Do Not Hesitate to Apply; We Know that Sometimes the Person Who Impresses Us the Most Does Not Neatly Match a Qualification List.)

15+ Years' Experience in Litigation; Significant Experience in Class Litigation; Current Admission to A State and Federal Bar
Experience Developing and Supervising Lawyers and Legal Teams
Knowledge of The Foster Care System
Commitment to Public Interest Work, and Passion for Abc's Mission
Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively
Ability to Work Effectively Both Remotely and In-Person
Ability to Thrive in A Busy, Multi-Tasking and Time-Pressured Environment
Ability to Travel for Work
Good Sense of Humor

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $ 160,000 - $ 190,000 / Year
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer Contribution to Retirement Plan
Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off

Abc Values Diversity in Our Workforce and Encourages Candidates of Diverse Backgrounds to Apply.

Abc Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Does Not Discriminate on The Basis of Race, Ethnicity, National Origin, Religion, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Age, Marital Status, or Status with Regard to Public Assistance.