Senior Counsel, Digital Justice & Civil Rights Litigation

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union affiliation

Healthcare benefits

403(b)/retirement contributions

Job summary

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seeks a Senior Counsel for the Digital Justice Initiative in Washington, DC. This role leads high-impact litigation and advocacy at the intersection of technology, equity, and justice, reporting to the DJI Director.

You will own complex matters from strategy through execution and shape the field. Ideal candidates bring substantial post-JD experience, strong writing and research skills, and a proven ability to manage multi-year litigation programs

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex litigation matters or workstreams.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in federal and/or state courts.
• Develop and execute litigation and advocacy strategies for high-impact matters.
• Lead case teams, establish priorities, timelines, and manage risk.
• Conduct legal research and write memoranda, briefs, and other documents.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Project management

Strategic judgment

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seeks a Senior Counsel for the Digital Justice Initiative in Washington, DC. This role leads high-impact litigation and advocacy at the intersection of technology, equity, and justice, reporting to the DJI Director.

You will own complex matters from strategy through execution and shape the field. Ideal candidates bring substantial post-JD experience, strong writing and research skills, and a proven ability to manage multi-year litigation programs