Counsel, Litigation

Commoncause; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Cause in Washington, DC is seeking a Counsel, Litigation to lead its work across Voting & Fair Representation, Anti-Corruption & Accountability, Media & Technology, and Civil Rights & Civil Liberties.

The full-time Counsel will report to the Vice President, Litigation and collaborate with partner organizations, pro bono law firms, and potential clients across the pro-democracy space. The role requires in-office presence at least two days per week, with an October start.

Skills

Litigation

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are looking for a Counsel, Litigation to lead Common Cause's work in protecting our four policy pillars in Voting & Fair Representation, Anti-Corruption & Accountability, Media & Technology, and Civil Rights & Civil Liberties. This individual will contribute to impactful legal litigation in collaboration with partner organizations, pro bono law firms, and potential clients across the pro-democracy space.

This is a full-time role, reporting to the Vice President, Litigation. This role is based in Washington, DC, with an expectation to come into our office at least two days per week. We hope our new Counsel, Litigation will start in October.

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.