Election Law Counsel - Voting Rights & Compliance

Texas Democratic Party; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Democratic Party seeks an Assistant General Counsel to support the General Counsel with a focus on voting rights, election administration, voter protection, and campaign finance compliance. This high-impact role collaborates with the Voter Protection, Compliance, Development, and Communications teams.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited law school and active Texas licensure, 2–5 years of relevant litigation and advisory experience, and excellent legal research and writing

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Texas, or eligibility for reciprocal/in-house admission.
• 2–5 years of relevant legal experience, including litigation in state and federal court.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear guidance for non-lawyers.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and maintain discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on Texas and federal election law, the Texas Election Code, and party rules.
• Assist with representation of TDP in litigation and appeals.
• Track legislative and litigation developments; translate analysis into practical guidance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, and policies.
• Respond to open records requests, subpoenas, and inquiries.
• Train County Chairs, election workers, and staff on legal compliance during elections.
• Support internal employment, governance, and risk-management matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Election law

Litigation

Deadlines

Judgement discretion

Non-lawyer guidance

Education

J.D. degree

Texas bar license

Job description

The Texas Democratic Party seeks an Assistant General Counsel to support the General Counsel with a focus on voting rights, election administration, voter protection, and campaign finance compliance. This high-impact role collaborates with the Voter Protection, Compliance, Development, and Communications teams.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited law school and active Texas licensure, 2–5 years of relevant litigation and advisory experience, and excellent legal research and writing