Civil Rights Litigation Counsel | Impactful Advocacy

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NAACP Empowerment Programs, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel to join the Legal Department at its national headquarters.

The role focuses on high-stakes civil-rights matters, including voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, employment, fair housing, corporate accountability, and equal educational opportunity. The successful candidate will bring meaningful litigation experience, exceptional legal writing, and the ability to manage complex cases and collaborate across a

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active State bar in good standing; ability to become admitted in Maryland or D.C. (based on office location).
• 8–20 years of relevant civil rights litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise high-stakes civil rights litigation in federal and state courts.
• Provide legal advice to NAACP branches and affiliated entities; coordinate co-counsel relations.
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and appellate materials for federal and state courts.
• Lead collaborations with partners across sectors; prepare policy reports and advocacy materials.

Job description

NAACP Empowerment Programs, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel to join the Legal Department at its national headquarters.

The role focuses on high-stakes civil-rights matters, including voting rights, criminal justice, economic justice, employment, fair housing, corporate accountability, and equal educational opportunity. The successful candidate will bring meaningful litigation experience, exceptional legal writing, and the ability to manage complex cases and collaborate across a