Program Assistant

About Campaign Legal Center (CLC):

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is a national nonprofit organization that fights for every American’s right to participate in the democratic process. We believe our democracy should be transparent, accountable and inclusive. CLC was founded in 2002 to advance democracy through law. We use tactics such as litigation, policy advocacy, communications and partnerships to achieve our mission. Our long-term goal is a government responsive to the people.

CLC’s commitment is to democracy. We do not make decisions based on advancing a particular political party or political outcome. We think about systemic impact when we choose which work to pursue, but we work at all levels of government to introduce innovative ideas that will drive significant change or set an important legal precedent. Our priority is engaging and driving action – whether in the courtroom, newsroom, or statehouse. See our latest annual report.

Position Summary: 

CLC is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to provide support to each of its programmatic legal teams. Reporting to a member of senior management, the Program Assistant provides a wide range of administrative and research support to CLC’s four issue areas: campaign finance, ethics, redistricting, and voting rights.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to assisting attorneys and paralegals with a variety of CLC’s litigation, policy, and public outreach work such as preparing court exhibits and materials for conferences and presentations; conducting research on a broad array of topics related to our issue areas; tracking trends and developments in voting rights and campaign finance law; writing blogs for the CLC website in coordination with our Communications department; drafting FOIA requests, and other written materials; assisting with CLC’s Restore Your Vote hotline; maintaining electronic and paper records; and attending and reporting on meetings or events related to CLC’s work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting program staff in:
• preparing court exhibits, other legal documents, and materials for conferences and presentations
• transmitting, receiving, and maintaining correspondence with courts, opposing counsel, and others
• coordinating conferences and meetings
• Conducting research and tracking trends and developments in voting rights and campaign finance legislation and litigation
• Managing electronic system used for Congressional communications
• Drafting blogs, FOIA requests, and other written materials
• Assisting with CLC’s Restore Your Vote hotline
• Maintaining electronic and paper records in conjunction with CLC’s paralegals
• Attending hearings, meetings or events on occasion related to CLC’s work and supplying summaries
• A variety of other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated administrative, time-management, and organizational skills
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects for multiple teams
• Demonstrated success in working and communicating effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Commitment to the nonpartisan nature and overall mission of CLC
• Enthusiastic interest in election-related issues with relevant experience is desirable
• Strong research and writing skills
• Exceptional diligence in detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Skills in one or more of the following areas are preferred but not required:
• data analysis
• data visualization
• programming languages

EEO Statement

CLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to keeping a nondiscriminatory 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, 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.

Disclaimer: This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive of additional duties that may arise as business needs change.