Associate General Counsel, Civil Rights Litigation

Naacp; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NAACP Empowerment Programs, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel to join its Legal Department. The role focuses on high-stakes civil rights matters in areas including voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, and equal educational opportunity.

The candidate should have strong litigation experience, excellent writing, and the ability to lead matters and collaborate across NAACP networks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing in a State bar with the ability to become admitted in Maryland or D.C.
• Between 8 and 20 years of relevant experience litigating civil rights cases.
• Track record of excellence in legal research and drafting documents.
• Ability to adapt to new civil rights issue areas and develop strategies.
• Ability to partner with professionals across the NAACP network.
• Commitment to racial justice and civil rights.

Responsibilities

• Develop affirmative civil rights litigation in federal and state courts.
• Provide technical legal advice to NAACP branches and partners.
• Skillfully handle all aspects of litigation from investigation through appeal.
• Manage co-counsel relationships with other civil rights organizations and firms.
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Draft petitions for certiorari and amicus briefs.
• Lead civil rights advocacy campaigns leveraging public education and mobilization infrastructure.
• Assist colleagues in developing impact litigation skills
• Develop collaborations with partners across sectors.
• Prepare policy reports and public education materials.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Public speaking

Collaboration

Multitasking

Team leadership

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active State bar membership (MD/DC eligibility)

Tools

Bar admission knowledge

Job description

NAACP Empowerment Programs, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel to join its Legal Department. The role focuses on high-stakes civil rights matters in areas including voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, and equal educational opportunity.

The candidate should have strong litigation experience, excellent writing, and the ability to lead matters and collaborate across NAACP networks in a fast-paced environment.