This week we’re taking a look at attorney positions that involve litigation against the government and policy work to create big change in the laws meant to protect us. The opportunities featured span different legal areas to demonstrate the breadth of work being done by public interest groups in our country.

Campaign Legal Center (Washington, DC)

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is a national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of Americans’ right to participate in the democratic process. At its core, CLC believes democracy should be transparent, accountable, and inclusive. To achieve its goals, CLC litigates, advocates politically, and communicates to help create a government that is responsive to the people.

CLC seeks to hire Senior Legal Counsel to contribute to its litigation team. The litigation department fights to enforce federal and state campaign finance laws, to protect the fundamental right to vote, to challenge discriminatory redistricting plans, and to ensure compliance with government ethics laws. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating in state and federal courts and have a demonstrated commitment to CLC’s mission and values.

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Democracy Forward (Washington, DC)

Democracy Forward works to expose corruption in the Executive Branch and to empower the people to fight back. Combining litigation, research, and policy advocacy, Democracy Forward challenges government action and educates the public about improper government activity.

Democracy Forward seeks a Litigator to join the fight. The Litigator will help identify strategic cases and be expected to engage in all stages of the litigation process. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating on behalf of or against the federal government, particularly the Executive Branch.

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Everytown for Gun Safety (New York, NY)

Everytown for Gun Safety (Everytown) is the nation’s largest organization advocating for the prevention of gun violence. They work tirelessly to push for stronger gun laws at the federal, state, and local levels. Everytown achieves its goals by partnering with like-minded politicians, representing survivors of gun violence in court, educating the public, empowering survivors, and of course, advocating for policy change.

Everytown seeks Policy Counsel to join its legal team working to reduce gun violence by improving gun-related laws and regulations. Policy Counsel will be expected to contribute to the development of a multi-state policy strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be an excellent team-player, and be deeply committed to reducing and preventing gun violence.

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Southern Environmental Law Center (Washington, DC)

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is a regional nonprofit dedicated to informing, implementing, and enforcing environmental laws and policies. With nine offices throughout the Southeast region, SELC works to protect the region’s natural resources as well as the health and well-being of its people. Although the organization’s focus is the Southeast region, SELC’s work often has a national impact.

SELC seeks a Federal Regulatory Director to join its Government Relations team in D.C. The team collaborates with Congress and federal agencies to advocate for laws and policies that enhance environmental protection. The Director will be expected to contribute their expertise and professional connections to promote SELC’s voice among environmental advocates. The ideal candidate will have experience with federal regulatory decision-making and an existing network of contacts with federal agencies.

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Texas Fair Defense Project (Austin, TX)

Texas Fair Defense Project works collaboratively with Texans, community organizations, and public officials to improve the fairness of Texas criminal justice system. Rather than contribute to modern-day debtors’ prisons, Texas Fair Defense Project promotes community care and longevity.

Texas Fair Defense Project seeks a Managing Attorney of Litigation to develop and implement a strategic vision for the organization’s litigation program. The ideal candidate will be innovative and have a deep understanding of the intersecting ways the criminal legal system targets people based on race, income, and ability. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be eager to find creative ways to challenge and disrupt that system.

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