Senior Counsel, Civil Rights Litigation & Policy

NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Inc.; New York, Washington, Atlanta (NY, District of Columbia, GA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to join the Litigation Department. The Senior Counsel will strategize on a range of civil rights matters and lead case teams across LDF's docket, reporting to the Director of Litigation or a Deputy Director of Litigation.

LDF operates in a hybrid work environment with in-office requirements two days per week. The role involves litigating racial justice issues, mentoring staff, representing LDF in the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of litigation experience and bar admission in NY, DC, or GA.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience litigating class actions strongly preferred.
• Ability to supervise teams and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Litigate racial justice issues across federal and state courts.
• Lead and supervise case teams across the docket.
• Draft petitions and briefs for high-stakes cases.
• Develop and implement policy strategies.
• Represent LDF in media and public events.
• Travel as necessary.
• Collaborate with policy and advocacy teams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Bar admission

Public speaking

Supervision

Legal research

Civil rights advocacy

Job description

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to join the Litigation Department. The Senior Counsel will strategize on a range of civil rights matters and lead case teams across LDF's docket, reporting to the Director of Litigation or a Deputy Director of Litigation.

LDF operates in a hybrid work environment with in-office requirements two days per week. The role involves litigating racial justice issues, mentoring staff, representing LDF in the