Position Summary

As the 2024 election cycle intensifies, Campaign Legal Center is hiring multiple attorneys at the Legal Counsel and/or Senior Legal Counsel levels. At least one of these positions will be a member of CLC’s Strategic Litigation team; other positions may focus on litigation, on policy/legislative advocacy, or on a combination thereof.

CLC’s Strategic Litigation team conducts cases in federal and state courts challenging anti-voter laws and practices, seeking accountability for violations of campaign finance laws, advancing structural election reforms, and opposing attempts to subvert elections. Responsibilities include assessing litigation opportunities and mapping CLC’s litigation strategy, preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs, conducting discovery, and engaging in all other aspects of trial and appellate proceedings.

CLC’s policy/legislative attorneys develop, implement, advocate for, and defend laws and regulations that combat election sabotage and promote voter freedom across the country. They provide legal expertise to policymakers on democracy-advancing measures, and they manage relationships with national, state, and local clients and partners. Responsibilities include analyzing and drafting legislation and policy proposals, creating advocacy materials, testifying before legislatures and other governmental bodies, and working closely with coalitions to support community efforts to promote the freedom to vote and combat election sabotage.

Attorneys at the Senior Legal Counsel level may supervise other attorneys and paralegals on specific cases and matters.

Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel are eligible to take part in CLC’s hybrid work policy. Applicants from all geographic areas of the United States are welcome.

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position; applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. These positions will remain open until filled. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you have a preference for a litigation position, for a policy/legislative position, for a position with both litigation and policy/legislative responsibilities, or if you have no preference.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing
• Establish relationships with and advise state and national partners 
• Represent CLC in coalitions, at public events, and in the media
• Litigation responsibilities:
  • Identify strategic litigation opportunities in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage a caseload, from pleading stage through discovery, trial, and appellate proceedings
  • Prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs in federal and state cases, and strategize and manage discovery process
  • Take and defend witness depositions, lead conferences with co-counsel, cooperating counsel, and/or opposing counsel, and take part in court hearings
• Policy/Legislative responsibilities:
  • Draft legislation, policy proposals, and legal advocacy materials, including policy papers, rulemaking comments, legislative testimony, public-facing reports, and letters to government officials
  • Represent CLC at legislative and administrative hearings
  • Conduct administrative advocacy with election officials
  • Monitor and track state legislation and develop CLC’s responses
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel required

Qualifications and Skills

• Legal experience required: for Legal Counsel, at least one year (a judicial clerkship satisfies this requirement); for Senior Legal Counsel, at least five years 
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated strategic judgment 
• Proven ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a diverse range of partners
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain legal issues to non-legal audiences
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Commitment to CLC’s mission
• Active membership in good standing in the bar of the applicant’s home state, or eligibility to waive into the DC bar
• Election law experience (policy or litigation) is a plus but not required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement  

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.

This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.