Civil Rights Attorney Jobs in District Of Columbia

Senior Policy Counsel/Associate Responsibilities: Identify, develop, and implement legislative and policy reform strategies at the federal, state, and local levels, consistent with substantive priorities; Conduct policy and other forms of research in programmatic areas; Monitor and respond to developing civil rights issues in proposed federal, state and local legislation or agency action; Identify, secure and prepare for opportunities to influence legislation and policy at... read more

Associate, Center on Privacy & Technology Duties: Conducting research on consumer privacy and surveillance of marginalized populations. Conducting in-depth policy research on privacy issues, and drafting white papers, op-eds, and other essays for peer-reviewed publication or publication in popular media. Presenting original research at conferences and publishing in academic journals. Serves as a resource to Law students as an expert in the field of privacy. Briefing advoca... read more

Assistant Director and Senior Specialist The candidate will lead American Law Division (ALD), one of five research divisions. Manages, within the interdisciplinary environment of firm, a professional legal staff in its production of written products and consulting services in support of the U.S. Congress. Working directly with congressional committees and Members of the House and Senate, attorneys within American Law Division contribute to an informed national legislature ... read more

In-House Counsel Intern Interns will conduct legal research, prepare in-house legal memoranda and draft and review contracts. Work in specific practice areas includes: Employment Practice: Assist legal staff with advising on employment matters and employment benefits systems, ensure compliance with employment laws, review employment materials, and assist with defending employment-related claims. Corporate Compliance: Assist legal staff with conducting and documenting cor... read more

Assistant General Counsel Responsibilities: Fostering sound corporate governance practices, maintaining the organizations’ good standing with federal and state corporate and tax regulators, and ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines relating to lobbying and political activities of nonprofit organizations. Advising on employment matters and benefits systems, ensuring compliance with employment laws, training of all staff managers and review of employment materials, and d... read more

Associates The candidates will participate in all aspects of client representation, including interviewing clients, drafting case correspondence and pleadings, conducting discovery, and participating in depositions, mediation, hearings, and trials. Must have extensive client contact and participate in case development and strategy. read more

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. National Office has an opening for a Program Director & Senior Attorney to manage the Power and Democracy Program. The ideal candidate will manage and inspire a dedicated team of professionals to identify, eliminate legal and structural barriers to voting at the federal, state, and county levels and to advance the right to vote and the power of the people to advance change through movement building.  The ideal candidate will also lead th... read more

Senior Legal Advisor, GS-13 to GS-15 Duties : Providing legal advice to OEEO Counselor/Investigators on substantive and procedural issues arising in the counseling, investigation, settlement, and mediation of EEO complaints against the Agency. Drafting and editing documents issued in the administrative EEO complaint process (including Reports of Investigation, Final Agency Decisions, and appellate briefs to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission); corresponding with t... read more

Privacy and Civil Liberties General Attorney Duties: Consults and provides comprehensive legal guidance to clients on issues related to privacy and civil liberties; Reviews and edits privacy documentation and information sharing agreements submitted by clients; Drafts memos, policies, and other documents for executive management, ensuring compliance with law and policy; Briefs executive management on issues related to privacy and civil liberties; Conducts training for pers... read more

Prisoners’ Rights Attorney The candidate must possess the skills and qualifications: Passion for civil rights and racial equity advocacy. Should have Significant litigation experience.Effective oral and written communication skills. Should have demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work.Self-motivated, diligent, and able to meet strict deadlines. Must have J.D. degree; membership or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar. Virginia or Maryland Bar members... read more