Litigation Counsel

The Democratic National Committee is hiring a litigation counsel to join the DNC’s in-house litigation team and help protect free and fair elections. This position reports to the DNC’s Litigation Director and will work closely with the DNC’s General Counsel and the DNC’s Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Department. To apply, please provide a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and the names of three professional references by 11:59 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026.  Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities: 

• Litigate offensive and defensive matters on behalf of the DNC, including all aspects of trial and appellate litigation;
• Develop strategy and draft ready pleadings to address potential threats to American democracy;
• Work alongside outside counsel on delegated matters, including review of draft pleadings and answering strategic questions on behalf of the DNC;
• Identify and evaluate potential matters for party and amicus participation;
• Manage portions of our legal admin processes, including engagement letters, litigation holds, docket management, and legal bill review; and
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with attention to detail and accuracy; 
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to become proficient in new issue areas and contribute to creative, rigorous, analytical approaches to address them;
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with political staff, partner organizations, and law firms, including initiating new relationships and developing and managing coalitions; and
• Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school;
• Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar; 
• At least five years of civil litigation experience in government, nonprofits, or law firms (including clerkships); 
• Federal clerkships and/or public interest litigation experience preferred;
• Expertise or experience in voting rights and/or election administration preferred; and
• A strong interest in and knowledge of Democratic politics and principles preferred.

Travel: The Litigation Counsel position will require travel, which could be up to 25% of the time.

Salary: The starting salary for the Litigation Counsel position is $140,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.  This position will be based at the DNC HQ in Washington, D.C.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).

Benefits:

• The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
• Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
• Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
• Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
• Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
• Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents