Counsel

📋 Description

• Conduct research and develop innovative legal arguments and potential litigation strategies, overseeing case or project teams as necessary.

• Attract and retain clients and plaintiffs; collaborate with outside counsel, co-counsel, and opposing counsel; and represent Protect Democracy in non-litigation external environments (such as coalitions).

• Assist in establishing our reputation as thought leaders on legal matters aligned with our mission.

• Engage in and manage discovery processes, which include informal fact-finding, evidence collection, document review, witness interviews, written discovery practices, depositions, and expert discovery.

• Formulate, influence, and implement complex strategies for litigation, policy reform, and integrated advocacy projects that align with our mission.

• Conduct research, draft, and revise pleadings, motions, and other briefs submitted in impact litigation.

• Collaborate with the communications team to execute communication-based strategies that garner support for legal theories of change (e.g., legal memos, primers, editorials, and op-eds).

• In conjunction with policy advocates, contribute to innovative policy solutions and campaigns, working alongside legislators, agencies, experts, and coalitions to promote them.

• Participate in initiatives that foster a positive organizational culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Between five to ten years of legal experience (including clerkships).

• Experience in election law or voting rights law and/or background in impact litigation or supporting policy advocacy.

• Outstanding analytical capabilities along with writing and presentation skills tailored for both legal and non-legal audiences.

• Capacity to track, prioritize, and balance a wide range of responsibilities.

• Ability to cultivate collaborative relationships and thrive in a team environment with individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• A growth mindset and eagerness to give and receive feedback in all directions.

• Adaptability and the ability to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• A deep commitment to preserving democratic norms and institutions, with an awareness that our democracy has not fully represented communities of color.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous sick leave.

• Flexible vacation policy that encourages taking 4-5 weeks off annually.

• 12 paid holidays.

• 6 weeks of paid family and medical leave.

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% employer match that vests immediately.

• Comprehensive coverage for an excellent health care plan, including dental and vision insurance.

• Long-term disability and life insurance.

• Home office stipend.