Senior Counsel / Counsel / Senior Staff Attorney

The role

Attorneys will carry out the mission to promote pro-democracy and progressive policies via litigation and regulatory engagement. This includes serving as lead or co-counsel, developing client and coalition partnerships, and representing clients before federal agencies.

What you will do

• Serve as lead or co-counsel in federal and state court proceedings
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risks, and objectives
• Develop client and coalition partnerships with non-profits, local governments, and others
• Represent clients before federal agencies via rulemakings, hearings, and meetings
• Draft filings, legal memorandums, agency comments, FOIA requests, and letters
• Monitor policy issues to identify litigation or regulatory advocacy opportunities
• Support the growth and development of junior legal staff through mentorship
• Contribute to a workplace culture of inclusion and equity

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing in the bar of the District of Columbia, or membership in another state bar with the ability to become admitted in D.C.
• For Senior Counsel: at least 7 years of relevant experience post-law school
• For Counsel: 5-6 years of relevant experience post-law school
• For Senior Staff Attorney: 3-4 years of relevant experience post-law school
• Excellence in performing legal research and drafting legal documents
• Experience developing affirmative litigation in state and/or federal courts
• Experience working independently and having primary responsibility for matters
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team of attorney and staff professionals
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and partner organizations
• Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• Excellent writing ability
• Experience with the federal Administrative Procedure Act

Benefits

• Competitive, lockstep and transparent compensation and benefits package

Before you apply

• Role is kept open on a rolling basis
• May not be able to respond to individual applications if there is no current opening that fits qualifications
• All lawyer positions require a law degree and active membership in the bar of a state or the District of Columbia

About the company

Democracy Forward Foundation seeks to promote pro-democracy and progressive policies and ideals via litigation and regulatory engagement.