Advancement Project · 2 months ago
Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney, Power & Democracy
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$107K/yr - $129K/yr
4+ years expAdvancement Project is a national organization dedicated to building local power in communities of color through a movement lawyering approach. The Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney will implement strategic initiatives and engage in litigation, policy, and public advocacy to advance the Power and Democracy Program.
ConsultingLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support the overall strategic success of the Power and Democracy Team
Work on all facets of Advancement Project litigation matters, including developing legal strategies
Cultivate strategic relationships with external partners and allies
Implement strategic initiatives and goals for the Power and Democracy Program
Conduct investigations, complete complex legal research, and prepare legal documents such as memoranda and briefs
Participate and/or speak at advocacy events and other outreach activities
Represent Advancement Project at coalition tables and convenings
Develop legal and legislative materials, as well as presentation and advocacy materials
Participate in strategic planning and provide recommendations regarding how to respond to policy and legislative opportunities and legal developments
Support partners in legal and policy matters
Work with colleagues in various program areas to develop strategies and otherwise advance the organization’s positions
Guide team members and interns on work products, as assigned
Assist with the legal and policy work cross-program, as needed
Other related duties, as assigned
In addition to the responsibilities identified above, Senior Staff Attorneys will, where appropriate, lead strategic initiatives and goals for the Power and Democracy Program and lead large litigation teams
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Civil rights litigation experience
6 years of relevant experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks for a Senior Staff Attorney position
4-5 years of relevant experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks for a Staff Attorney position
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Interest in working with grassroots organizations and building coalitions
License to practice law in Washington D.C. or the ability to waive into the D.C. bar
Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends, and travel within the U.S. as needed
Demonstrate excellent legal research, analysis strategic thinking, and writing skills
Demonstrate excellent oral and written advocacy skills, including the ability to present oral arguments to judges and to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including grassroots partners, diverse community members, board members, senior leadership, and executives
Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state election laws and rules governing civil and appellate litigation
Maintain working knowledge of policy developments, community lawyering, and advocacy practices, as well as internal policies and procedures
Ability to maintain mentoring relationships with other attorneys on staff
Compose persuasive and factually accurate reports, legal documents, letters, and correspondence appropriate for the intended audience
Read, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents, including laws, regulations, statutes, contracts, and court opinions
Recognize and define problems, collect data and other factual information, and draw valid conclusions when analyzing complicated factual and legal scenarios
Preferred
Voting rights or related civil rights experience
Company
Advancement Project
Advancement Project is a civil rights organization that advocates for voting rights, policing, discrimination, and immigration justice.
11-50 employees
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