Litigation Counsel, Election and Voting Rights

Overview

A 501(c)(4) organization focused on defending democracy is seeking a mid-level litigation associate to support its active pro-democracy legal docket. The role involves collaborating with external partners on high-impact legal challenges, particularly in voting rights and election law.

Responsibilities

• Support election and voting rights litigation efforts, including trial preparation, strategy, and execution.
• Participate in all phases of litigation: pre-filing research, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, courtroom advocacy, and appeals.
• Draft and coordinate amicus briefs for key democracy-related cases.
• Assist in identifying and selecting plaintiffs for impactful litigation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including co-counsel, nonprofit allies, and communications professionals, to coordinate legal strategy and messaging.
• Manage a small portfolio of active cases, ensuring deadlines, filings, and legal deliverables are met.
• Produce high-quality legal content under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel as needed for court appearances, discovery, and strategy meetings.
• Draft and review talking points and media materials to amplify legal work and cases.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar membership in good standing, with ability to waive into the D.C. bar upon hiring.
• 5-10 years of litigation experience, including trial advocacy and appellate work; election law and voting rights experience preferred.
• Experience as a prosecutor, public defender, or litigator for a nonprofit or government agency preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of trial litigation: legal research, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery (including depositions), oral argument, witness preparation, and trial advocacy.
• Appellate experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize effectively.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Commitment to combating election sabotage and denial, fighting autocracy, and building a resilient democracy.
• Experience advancing democracy, election integrity, and the rule of law (professional, volunteer, or otherwise).
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity, with ability to work across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Availability for occasional weeknight and weekend work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with transferable skills or non-traditional work histories are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $130,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 20+ days of paid time off
  • 12 holidays
  • Health insurance (100% paid for employee, 50% paid for family)
  • 401(k) with match
  • Technology and home office stipends
  • Access to coworking spaces
  • Recurring team-building opportunities

Location

• This is a full-time, exempt, remote position that can be performed from any U.S. state.
• Optional access to office space in Washington, D.C. is available.

Additional Information

• The position reports to the Director of Litigation.
• The role primarily supports the organization's 501(c)(3) entity, with some support for the 501(c)(4) entity.
• Preference will be given to candidates who apply by April 26 at 11:59pm ET.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.