Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

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

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

• Assist in establishing our reputation as thought leaders on legal matters relevant to our mission.

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

• Formulate, influence, and implement intricate strategies for litigation, policy reform, and other integrated advocacy initiatives aligned with our mission.

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

• Collaborate with the communications team to create communication strategies that support legal theories of change (such as legal memos, primers, editorials, and op-eds).

• Work alongside policy advocates to contribute to innovative policy solutions and campaigns, collaborating with legislators, agencies, experts, and coalitions to promote them.

• Take part in culture-building initiatives throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Familiarity with election law or voting rights law and/or experience in impact litigation or supporting policy advocacy.

• Outstanding analytical, writing, and presentation skills tailored for both legal and non-legal audiences.

• Capability to track, prioritize, and manage a diverse range of responsibilities.

• Ability to cultivate collaborative relationships and operate in a team-oriented environment with individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• A growth mindset along with a willingness to give and receive feedback at all levels.

• Flexibility and the ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous sick leave.

• Flexible vacation policy promoting 4-5 weeks off each year.

• 12 paid holidays.

• 6 weeks of paid family and medical leave.

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.

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

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

• Long-term disability and life insurance.

• Home office stipend.