Voting Rights Attorney CA Redistricting

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Voting Rights Project (VRP) seeks an experienced litigation, trial and appellate attorney to lead a California-focused redistricting and election policy docket. The role entails developing, initiating, and litigating cases while supporting pending matters, with collaboration from data scientists and VRP attorneys.

Reporting to the Legal Director, you will advance VRP’s mission through active advocacy, public education events, and engagement with officials, communities, and partners

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of heavy litigation experience in California state courts.
• First or second chair trial experience in at least 5 contested civil or criminal matters.
• Experience drafting, editing, finalizing, and e-filing state court pleadings in California.
• Experience working with clients, co-counsel, support staff and opposing counsel on vigorous litigation.
• Prefer experience seeking TROs, preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctive relief.
• Some experience or interest in civil rights or voting rights causes.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a docket of voting rights and redistricting cases in California.
• Litigate, try and appeal voting rights matters in state courts as needed.
• Collaborate with data scientists to track redistricting developments.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents; coordinate with colleagues.
• Present testimony and briefing before elected bodies and agencies as required.
• Contribute to public education, advocacy materials, and trainings for partners.

Skills

Legal research

Written & oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The UCLA Voting Rights Project (VRP) seeks an experienced litigation, trial and appellate attorney to lead a California-focused redistricting and election policy docket. The role entails developing, initiating, and litigating cases while supporting pending matters, with collaboration from data scientists and VRP attorneys.

Reporting to the Legal Director, you will advance VRP’s mission through active advocacy, public education events, and engagement with officials, communities, and partners