Voting Rights Litigator (Associate/Senior Counsel)

LatinoJustice PRLDEF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

LatinoJustice PRLDEF seeks a talented Associate/Senior Counsel to advance its voting rights docket from its New York City office. The role requires developing new cases, leading litigation efforts, and collaborating with the advocacy team to pursue community-driven, strategic litigation.

The candidate should have a J.D. and bar admission in good standing, with strong experience in civil rights and redistricting.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission required or in good standing.
• Experience in voting rights and redistricting litigation preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal and advocacy team.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases protecting voting rights and advocate against dilution of Latinx votes.
• Identify issues and develop new voting rights cases.
• Engage in public speaking at conferences and forums.
• Draft and edit public education and legal materials.
• Communicate with clients and community partners.

Skills

Litigation

Voting rights

Legal research

Spanish communication

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

LatinoJustice PRLDEF seeks a talented Associate/Senior Counsel to advance its voting rights docket from its New York City office. The role requires developing new cases, leading litigation efforts, and collaborating with the advocacy team to pursue community-driven, strategic litigation.

The candidate should have a J.D. and bar admission in good standing, with strong experience in civil rights and redistricting.