Senior Counsel - Education Justice & Policy

Lawyers’ Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 123,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

403(b) employer match contributions

Disability insurance

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seeks a Senior Counsel for the Educational Opportunities Project in Washington, DC. This role advances racial justice by leading impact litigation, policy work, and advocacy with Black communities and other communities of color.

You will litigate federal and state cases, draft briefs, engage in public policy, build coalitions, and mentor junior attorneys while upholding our commitment to diversity and equity in PK-12 and higher education.

Qualifications

• Bar admission to at least one state and DC Bar eligibility/waiver preferred.
• Commitment to racial, social, and economic justice in education.

Responsibilities

• Litigate federal and state civil rights cases; conduct client intakes; research and draft memoranda.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and participate in discovery, motions, and hearings.
• Draft amicus briefs and engage in public education and policy efforts.
• Collaborate with the Policy Project and manage relationships with partners and coalitions.
• Provide guidance to junior attorneys and interns; promote diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Litigation

Civil rights

Policy advocacy

Oral communication

Job description

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seeks a Senior Counsel for the Educational Opportunities Project in Washington, DC. This role advances racial justice by leading impact litigation, policy work, and advocacy with Black communities and other communities of color.

You will litigate federal and state cases, draft briefs, engage in public policy, build coalitions, and mentor junior attorneys while upholding our commitment to diversity and equity in PK-12 and higher education.