Supervises attorneys and support staff on matters that focus on housing, food security and nutrition, elder justice, and related challenges facing low-income populations 50 and older.
- Provides administrative and technical oversight for day-to-day AARP Foundation Litigation activities.
- Manages, coaches, develops, and evaluates attorneys and support staff.
- Manages litigation in federal and state courts nationwide to promote:
- the well-being of individuals 50 and older, with a focus on preventing, reducing, and alleviating poverty - particularly with respect to AARP Foundation’s housing, hunger, and isolation impact areas and, as appropriate, income impact area;
- AARP’s advocacy agenda and policy priorities.
- Oversees the planning, strategy, and execution of litigation.
- Reviews and edits legal memoranda, amicus briefs, and other documents to ensure top-quality advocacy that advances AARP’s and AARP Foundation’s strategic priorities.
- May also handle litigation and amicus briefs directly, workload permitting.
- Seeks and investigates potential cases to determine whether to recommend filing a lawsuit or an amicus brief by considering the importance of the case, the weight of evidence, the potential costs, and other factors.
- Works with colleagues across AARP Foundation, especially AARP Foundation Programs, to identify and integrate legal, programmatic, and policy solutions to the biggest challenges facing the low-income 50+ and their families.
- Proactively seeks opportunities and partnerships to grow and maximize impact.
- Serves as an internal and external thought leader concerning law and policy in one or more of the following or related subjects:
- Income
- employment discrimination;
- public/private barriers to economic opportunity, including employment, entrepreneurship, and self-employment;
- employee benefits, including pensions and investments;
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- consumer litigation, including fraud; misrepresentation; and unfair, deceptive, abusive, and anticompetitive practices.
- isolation
- elder justice (abuse, neglect, and exploitation);
- community integration, including Olmstead;
- long-term services and supports;
- barriers to social connectedness (e.g., planning, design, transportation, etc.).
- hunger
- food security;
- malnutrition.
- housing:
- aging-in-place;
- fair housing;
- mortgage lending and servicing;
- unlawful takings, including eminent domain abuse.
- Acts for SVP, as requested.
At least eight (8) years of post-J.D. experience as a practicing attorney, with at least five (5) years of experience managing complex litigation, including at least two (2) years of experience supervising attorneys and/or support staff in litigation matters.
- Experience with class or collective actions, especially on behalf of plaintiffs, is desirable.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Superb courtroom and presentation skills;
- Excellent negotiation skills;
- Highly self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
- Experience in legal matters concerning low-income or older populations preferred, especially with respect to the following or related areas:
- Income
- employment discrimination;
- public/private barriers to barriers to economic opportunity, including employment, entrepreneurship, and self-employment;
- employee benefits, including pensions and investments;
- consumer litigation including fraud; misrepresentation; and unfair, deceptive, abusive, and anticompetitive practices.
- isolation
- elder justice (abuse, neglect, and exploitation);
- community integration, including Olmstead;
- long-term services and supports;
- barriers to social connectedness (e.g., planning, design, transportation, etc.).
- hunger
- food security;
- malnutrition.
- housing:
- aging-in-place;
- fair housing;
- mortgage lending and servicing;
- unlawful takings, eminent domain abuse.
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- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced professional environment. Discretion and respect for confidentiality essential.
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.