State VRA Policy Fellow or Counsel

3-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join LDF's State VRA Team: Policy Fellow / Counsel Position Available
H2: Help Advance Voting Rights for Black Americans and Communities of Color

Organization: NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF)
Job Title: State VRA Policy Fellow or Counsel
Experience: Minimum 3 years (Fellow) or 4 years (Counsel) post-JD experience
Salary Range: $83,000 - $125,500
Location: Washington, . (Hybrid work environment)

About LDF:
- Founded in 1940 by Thurgood Marshall
- First and foremost civil and human rights law organization
- Mission: Achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society
- Impact recognized by Fast Company as one of its 2023 Brands That Matter

About the State VRA Work:
- Enactment and implementation of State Voting Rights Acts (State VRAs)
- Focus on advocacy for State VRAs since 2001
- State VRAs take the best parts of federal Voting Rights Act and adapt them to local needs
- Active campaigns in multiple states

Responsibilities:
- Develop goals, strategies, and tactics for effective advocacy campaigns
- Draft and deliver testimony at state and local levels
- Conduct policy, legal, and other forms of research
- Write and disseminate reports, fact sheets, and other documents
- Conduct direct advocacy to key decision-makers
- Participate in and/or build national coalitions, partnerships, and task forces
- Engage in public speaking and trainings
- Serve as a spokesperson to media outlets
- Travel to relevant state capitals for in-person advocacy
- Develop and maintain relationships with state legislators and officials
- Comply with all applicable lobbying requirements
- Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree
- Minimum 3 years (Fellow) or 4 years (Counsel) post-JD experience in legislative advocacy or voting-related litigation
- Familiarity with voting rights issues and their impact on Black people and communities of color
- Demonstrated commitment to LDF's mission and racial justice
- Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop and manage relationships and partnerships
- Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully
- Self-motivated and goal oriented

Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Transit/commuter plan
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Robust vacation, sick, and personal time program
- Vaccination against COVID-19 required

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Committed to providing equal employment opportunities
- No discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status

How to Apply:
- Position open until filled
- Submit cover letter and resume
- Click here to apply

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Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, transit/commuter plan, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary life & AD&D, AFLAC, Employee Assistance Plan, Health Advocate, 403b plan with employer match, vacation, sick, and personal time.

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Legal research, policy analysis, advocacy, communication, writing, relationship building, public speaking, media relations, lobbying, coalition building, training, teamwork, time management.

Juris Doctor degree.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience with legislative advocacy or voting-related litigation.

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