Senior Counsel (Civil Rights Focus)

Democracy Forward Foundation is seeking attorneys to carry out its mission to promote pro democracy and progressive policies and ideals. The position will be focused on the protection and advancement of civil rights via litigation, with ideal candidates having experience with state or federal civil rights litigation.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing in the bar of the District of Columbia, or membership in good standing in another state bar with the ability to become admitted in D.C.
• At least 7 years of relevant legal experience, ideally some of which will have been on behalf of or against federal or state governments and/or advocating for clients in the federal regulatory process
• Demonstrated excellence in performing legal research and drafting legal documents
• Familiarity with legal doctrines applicable to litigation and/or regulatory advocacy involving federal and/or state governments
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully on a team of attorney and staff professionals
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive, lock-step compensation structure
• Transparent compensation and benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Relocation assistance