Description:

Position Overview:
The Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney will be expected to implement important strategic initiatives to advance the objectives and goals of the Power and Democracy Program. Responsibilities will encompass litigation, policy, voter protection, and public advocacy on behalf of A Politically Liberal American Nonprofit Organization and our grassroots partners in local communities.

What You'll Do:

Work in support of the overall strategic success of the Power and Democracy Team.
Work on all facets of A Politically Liberal American Nonprofit Organization litigation matters, including by developing a legal strategy.
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 the organization at coalition tables.
Develop legal and legislative materials, as well as presentation and advocacy materials.
Participate in strategic planning and provide recommendations regarding how to respond to political 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 product, as assigned.
Assist with 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.

Required Skill:

Demonstrate excellent legal research, analysis strategic thinking, and writing skills.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written advocacy skills, including the ability to present oral argument 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.

What You Need to be Considered:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited college or university;
Civil rights and 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;
Voting rights or related civil rights experience is preferred;
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice;
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
Interest in working with grassroots organizations and coalition-building;
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.