Counsel - Building The Bench

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Posted Jul 15, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$93.4K – $103.6K/yr

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Overview

A national association committed to progressive values and equitable justice is seeking a Building the Bench Counsel with at least two years of legal experience. This role supports efforts to transform the judiciary by developing a diverse pool of qualified state and federal judicial nominees and advancing campaigns to highlight the importance of diverse judicial appointments.

Responsibilities

Identify and research qualified candidates to expand the professional and demographic diversity of judicial nominees.
Oversee nominee research in coordination with law firms, partners, outside counsel, and volunteers.
Review and edit research materials, op-eds, fact sheets, and reports related to federal and state courts.
Maintain and improve data tracking systems, including spreadsheets and databases, to support strategy and candidate recruitment.
Explore emerging technologies to enhance research, outreach, and operational effectiveness.
Assist in setting team strategies, geographic priorities, and work plans for judicial pipeline and legacy initiatives.
Draft and edit communications materials such as fact sheets, blog posts, reports, website content, press releases, and social media.
Support meetings with legislative and executive offices alongside state and federal courts teams.
Build and maintain relationships with partner groups, coalitions, members, and allied organizations.
Cultivate connections with attorneys, community leaders, and organizations to identify and support prospective judicial candidates.
Coordinate with courts teams to engage judicial gatekeepers.
Represent the program at legal and policy conferences and brief various audiences.
Identify and honor judges for their legacies, coordinating outreach to clerk networks.
Plan and execute judicial legacy events in collaboration with internal teams.
Collaborate with communications on external presence for judicial initiatives.
Document processes, workflows, and strategic priorities clearly.
Engage law firms, outside counsel, law students, and volunteers to advance initiatives.
Coordinate coalition efforts around federal magistrate judge vacancies and nominations.
Support advisory councils and boards related to the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with 2+ years of experience in legal, policy, or advocacy roles, including nonprofit, public interest, or judicial clerkship experience.
Strong proficiency with spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel) and data management.
Experience analyzing data to inform strategy and decision-making.
Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, including AI, to improve organizational effectiveness.
Preferred experience in judicial pipelines, clerkships, civil rights, labor, consumer, public interest, or constitutional law.
Strong legal research skills and ability to quickly develop expertise on judicial appointment laws and processes.
Experience networking within progressive coalitions and legal communities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate staff across geographies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills adaptable to different audiences.
Commitment to underrepresented and diverse constituencies.
Comfortable and effective working remotely, including video communication.
Experience with CRM databases, project management software, or collaborative platforms preferred.
Initiative in improving processes and organizational systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Collegial and inspiring team player.
Ability to work independently under pressure with shifting priorities.
Passion for civil rights, social justice, and judicial advocacy.
Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with federal or state judicial nominations, court reform, or access to justice initiatives.
Familiarity with vacancy and selection processes for Article III, federal magistrate, and state appellate judgeships.
Experience collaborating with national or state-level progressive coalitions and civil rights organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $93,425 to $103,582 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
Position covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Comprehensive benefits including full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
Generous paid time off: 11 days vacation in the first year, increasing to 21 days after three years.
10 days of sick leave annually.
3 days bereavement leave for immediate family.
Up to 16 weeks parental leave and additional family leave programs.

Location & Work Environment

Position is remote within the contiguous United States.
Typical work setting is office-based but performed remotely.
Regular computer use and communication required.
Occasional travel (1-4 times per year) for events such as staff retreats and meetings.
Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend hours.
No direct reports.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, age (18 and over), sexual orientation, national origin, religion, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, familial status, gender (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, medical condition or history, genetic information, disability, physical characteristics, ethnicity, ancestry, survivor status of domestic violence or sexual assault, or any other protected status under federal or state law.

Applicants will not be asked about arrest records that did not lead to convictions and conviction history inquiries occur only after a conditional offer.