Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. (CDM) seeks an experienced litigator to join its dynamic, binational team of migrant workers’ rights advocates. This is a unique opportunity to assume a key leadership role working alongside migrant workers in their fight for justice. The Senior Litigation Counsel will develop and implement CDM’s litigation strategy to advance fair and just recruitment and labor conditions for migrant workers throughout the United States.
About CDM: Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. (CDM) partners with migrant workers in Mexico and the United States to build worker power, advance fair labor migration policies, and remove borders as barriers to justice. With a binational, multilingual staff and an expansive geographic reach, CDM envisions a world where migrant workers’ rights are respected, and laws and policies reflect their voices and experiences.
CDM supports migrant workers to defend and protect their rights during recruitment, while at work in the U.S., and as they return to their home communities. Further information about our work is available on our website: www.cdmigrante.org.
Position Summary: The Senior Litigation Counsel will play a key leadership role in CDM’s efforts to advance the rights of migrant workers through strategic litigation and administrative advocacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading strategic litigation efforts, mentoring newer attorneys and other advocates to support the development of their litigation skills, and working in close collaboration with CDM’s intake, outreach, and policy staff to shape and support the organization’s advocacy priorities. Preference will be given to candidates who live in or near Baltimore, MD or Mexico City, although we will consider applicants who live in other parts of the U.S. and Mexico and are willing to regularly travel.
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CDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prioritizes diversity among our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers. CDM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also maintain a strong interest in our employees’ career development and strive to provide opportunities for growth and education for dedicated members of our team.
Competitive salary range starting at $97,500 for Baltimore/D.C.-based candidates with benefits including generous vacation, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, etc.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample and a list of three professional references, including their contact information, to info@cdmigrante.org with the subject line SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL. No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.