Litigation Counsel (Contract), Election and Voting Rights (Fully Remote)

Democracy Defenders Action; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Democracy Defenders Action in the United States seeks an experienced contract litigator to independently manage a portfolio of cases. Responsibilities include meeting deadlines, handling all phases of litigation, and coordinating with internal and external partners on legal strategy.

Requirements: JD from an accredited law school, bar admission, 8+ years of litigation experience with election law a plus, and strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and bar membership in good standing.
• 8+ years of litigation experience; election law experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and ensure deadlines and filings are met precisely.
• Conduct all phases of litigation, including discovery and appeals.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on legal strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

• Add expertise and capacity to support an active, pro-democracy docket.
• Independently run a portfolio of cases as a contract litigator.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cases and ensure deadlines and filings are met precisely.
• Conduct all phases of litigation, including discovery and appeals.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on legal strategy.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and bar membership in good standing.
• 8+ years of litigation experience; election law experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Democracy Defenders Action

Democracy Defenders Action is a 501(c)(4) organization fighting authoritarianism in the courts and court of public opinion to restore American democracy. It is part of a family of democracy-defense entities and values diversity and inclusivity.