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Public Interest
Attorney
Litigation - General (consumer)
Litigation - Civil Rights
Commensurate with experience
Min 5 yrs required
Staff Attorney - Motor-Voter Compliance RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in litigation of constitutional and statutory cases on a wide range of voting rights issues in the trial and appellate courts, with a focus on enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act. Conduct legal research and write legal memoranda. Help analyze legislation for potential litigation. Develop new cases and identify and work with potential plaintiffs and witnesses. Work with and advise state affiliates on voting rights litigation and advocacy. Work closely with legal and non-legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, and advocacy staff to advance voting rights. Engage in public speaking, including at law schools and conferences. Supervise fellows, law students, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants. Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and client development. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: JD Degree. Admission to the District of Columbia Bar, or willingness to obtain admission within 1 year of hiring. Significant litigation experience are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with voting rights, racial justice, and other civil liberties and civil rights issues is desirable; commitment to those issues is essential. Superior analytic skills and legal research and writing skills are required. Demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively are essential. Self-motivated, diligent, and able to meet strict deadlines while under pressure. Ability to work with a wide range of people and foster a team environment.
Ref. VRP-13/14. Send cover letter, resume, a legal writing sample of up to 15 pages (preferably not a law journal submission), and names and contact information for 3 references.
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