Sr. Legal Counsel, Litigation

Applications for this position will be accepted through Friday, May 16, 2025.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Litigation, the Senior Legal Counsel is a member of the strategic litigation team, which is responsible for a broad portfolio of litigation matters. The Strategic Litigation team is responsible for litigating, and providing policy advice, on matters that fall within CLC’s mission but do not fit neatly within our Voting Rights, Redistricting, or Campaign Finance groups. For example, this includes defending and promoting election reforms such as ranked choice voting (RCV), and meeting new challenges to democracy, such as litigation regarding DOGE and executive orders. The Strategic Litigation team is also responsible for working with our Redistricting, Voting Rights, and Campaign Finance teams on matters that arise from those groups.

The Senior Legal Counsel’s responsibilities include identifying litigation opportunities and mapping CLC’s litigation strategy, preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery, managing trial and appellate proceedings, and supervising other members of the litigation staff, including counsel and support staff. The Senior Legal Counsel position is eligible to take part in CLC’s telework and flexible work programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop strategic litigation opportunities across matters within CLC’s mission, including but not limited to the areas of campaign finance, voting rights, redistricting, and government ethics in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage a caseload, from pleading stage through discovery, trial, and appellate proceedings
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs in federal and state cases, and strategize and manage discovery process
• Take and defend witness depositions, lead conferences with opposing counsel, and take part in court hearings
• Manage record-building activities for caseload and take part in the development of policy and legislative proposals
• Manage litigation staff, including counsel and support staff
• Some travel may be needed

Qualifications

• Five or more years of legal experience
• Active membership in the DC bar in good standing, or eligibility to waive into the DC bar.
• Experience with all stages of the litigation process
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience managing staff
• Commitment to the nonpartisan nature and overall mission of CLC
• Demonstrated interest in campaign finance, voting rights, redistricting, or government ethics issues is preferred but not needed

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non- discriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $124,590.00 To $178,768.00 Annually

CLC offers a competitive nonprofit salary and a strong benefits package, including a generous employer contribution to medical insurance, and full coverage of employee only dental and vision insurance. Additionally, CLC provides employees with long- and short-term disability, a 401(k)-employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, and a generous leave program, as well as an annual technology allowance and professional development allowance. CLC employees also have the opportunity to take part in a Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Metro SmarTrip programs.

Disclaimer: This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.