💼 About This Role

You'll develop the strategic vision and staffing plan for the civil rights project and supervise high-impact litigation. You'll lead affirmative litigation challenging anti-democratic laws and coordinate with partner organizations. This role offers the chance to shape legal doctrine at a leading democracy-focused nonprofit.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Develop strategic vision and staffing plan for civil rights project
• Identify, develop, and supervise high-impact civil rights litigation
• Coordinate with peer organizations on litigation and legal doctrine
• Facilitate collaboration across legal department and other divisions

📋 Requirements

• J.D. from accredited law school
• Active bar membership in District of Columbia or ability to become admitted
• 15+ years active litigation experience with civil rights focus
• 10+ years experience managing diverse legal teams

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience developing affirmative litigation in state/federal courts
• Familiarity with legal doctrines applicable to government litigation

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive salary of $280,000
• 🏥 Excellent benefits package

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
2. 2Hiring manager interview· 45 min
3. 3Panel interview· 1 hour