California Voting Rights Counsel - Redistricting Litigation

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

The UCLA Voting Rights Project (VRP) seeks an experienced staff attorney/California Voting Rights Counsel to develop a new program and litigate redistricting and election policy matters across California. You will collaborate with data scientists to track plans, initiate and litigate actions, and coordinate a broad legal docket while supporting VRP’s advocacy, research and clinical education functions.

You will participate in public education events, draft pleadings, and manage a spectrum of

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of heavy litigation experience in state courts of California (Required).
• Oral advocacy on 5+ occasions in contested civil or criminal matters (Required).
• Experience drafting, editing, finalizing, and e-filing state court pleadings in California (Required).
• Experience working with clients, co-counsel and staff on vigorous litigation (Required).
• Strong legal research, writing and oral communication skills (Required).
• Training on voting rights issues provided; prior knowledge not required (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build centralized data resources with VRP data scientists for redistricting analyses.
• Litigate and support cases in California state courts; manage docket with other attorneys.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery responses, and amicus briefs; conduct witness prep.
• Develop trainings, outreach, and legal resources for advocates and students.
• Engage with officials, media, and partners to advance advocacy goals.

Skills

Heavy litigation

Oral advocacy

Drafting pleadings

California courts experience

Legal research & writing

Litigation strategy

Client collaboration

Public affairs collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission: CA

Job description

The UCLA Voting Rights Project (VRP) seeks an experienced staff attorney/California Voting Rights Counsel to develop a new program and litigate redistricting and election policy matters across California. You will collaborate with data scientists to track plans, initiate and litigate actions, and coordinate a broad legal docket while supporting VRP’s advocacy, research and clinical education functions.

You will participate in public education events, draft pleadings, and manage a spectrum of