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Attorney in New York City, NY

The Center for Popular Democracy May 14,2020 Feb 06,2020 Location USA New York City NY
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Public Interest

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

Worker Justice Policy Advocate Duties: Support Workers’ Rights and Economic Justice policy work as a member of the organization’s Workers’ Rights Campaigns Team; Develop policy campaign infrastructure through a combination of the following activities (depending on skills and experience): collaboration with external and internal strategic researchers; drafting national campaign strategies and plans; training staff and leaders of affiliates and allies on policy and campaign strategy; planning and facilitating periodic cross-geography and cross-campaign worker justice calls and meetings; coordinating campaign activities with national allies; and for candidates with law degrees legal research, policy drafting, and developing policy toolkits and public education materials. Collaborate closely with CPD affiliate organizations and state coalitions to plan and execute policy campaigns by providing deep support on campaign planning, coalition development, basebuilding and field, legislative engagement, communications and messaging, polling, digital strategies, and integrating electoral accountability where appropriate. Represent the organization at external meetings, coalition tables, and conferences.

Qualification and Experience

Requirements: Either: a law degree and 2+ years of legal work experience relating to employment; or 2+ and preferably 4 years of experience in issue/policy campaigning, with experience in multiple capacities (eg., coalition management, field, lobbying, communications, digital); Experience in community organizing, labor organizing, and/or working with broad-based advocacy coalitions. A commitment to social, racial and economic justice and an understanding of the challenges facing low-wage workers, immigrant communities, and communities of color; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to work well independently and to drive multiple projects to completion in a fast-paced environment; Problem-solving perspective; Willingness to travel occasionally; Demonstrated ability to build relationships of trust and mutual respect with broad range of people, and an understanding of the role of race and gender in coalition work; Attention to detail and strong project-management skills.

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