Counsel (Voting Rights Project)

Overview

This role is a full-time, permanent, remote position supporting voting rights litigation and advocacy. Some travel will be required to attend in-person meetings and events. The Counsel will work as part of the Voting Rights Project legal team and report directly to the Litigation Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and litigate federal and state court lawsuits to protect and expand the right to vote, including:
  • Researching and investigating the legality of registration and voting rules and procedures
  • Drafting internal legal research memos
  • Analyzing the viability of potential claims
  • Drafting complaints
  • Drafting motions and briefs for trial and appellate courts
  • Developing record evidence, including declarations and exhibits
  • Drafting and reviewing discovery requests
  • Taking depositions
  • Arguing motions and appeals
  • Coordinating with in-state partners
  • Engaging with state and local election officials
  • Recruiting plaintiffs and co-counsel
  • Participating in trial teams
• Work with partner civic engagement, voting rights, election reform, registration, and mobilization groups to advance legislation, rules, and administrative practices that expand voter participation and oppose voter suppression measures.
• Perform ongoing outreach to state and local election officials to discuss reform initiatives and identify opportunities to collaborate to improve voters’ access to voter registration and the ballot.
• Research and draft policy reports and other publications on election reform and voting rights.
• Draft op-eds and blog posts to communicate the impact of election reforms to wider audiences and oppose voter suppression efforts.
• Participate in speaking engagements and attend staff and partner coalition meetings, as well as conferences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Location

Remote (full-time, permanent). Travel is required for in-person meetings and events.