Election-Litigation Reporter (Hybrid)

Democracy Docket; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based bonus eligibility

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Democracy Docket is seeking a Legal Reporter to bolster coverage of election litigation—our single most important coverage area. The ideal candidate will have deep experience reporting on the courts and voting rights law, producing original, timely stories that explain why cases matter for access to the ballot.

They will work with the Research team and Senior Legal Editor to identify trends across election litigation and contribute to mission‑driven, pro‑democracy journalism, including external

Qualifications

• Deep experience covering political and policy issues in the courts.
• Proven track record of breaking legal news and/or producing stories with unique angles.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely on a tight deadline.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write stories across formats—breaking news, quick-turns, Day 2 analyses, explainers, deeper-dives—to deepen readers’ understanding of voting rights court battles.
• Con traverse court filings to find stories and angles, focusing on arguments and strategies of anti-voting actors, including the DOJ.
• Work with Research to track election cases and develop a nuanced understanding of the most important ones.
• Collaborate with editors, especially the Senior Legal Editor, to brainstorm ideas and plan coverage.

Skills

Legal reporting

Election law understanding

Breaking news

Source development

Job description

Democracy Docket is seeking a Legal Reporter to bolster coverage of election litigation—our single most important coverage area. The ideal candidate will have deep experience reporting on the courts and voting rights law, producing original, timely stories that explain why cases matter for access to the ballot.

They will work with the Research team and Senior Legal Editor to identify trends across election litigation and contribute to mission‑driven, pro‑democracy journalism, including external