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WORKERS' RIGHTS ADVOCATE
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Description
The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs works to
create legal, economic, and social equity through litigation, client and public
education, and public policy advocacy with a primary focus on racial justice.
For the last 57 years, the Committee has been on the cutting edge of civil
rights advocacy in the region bringing precedent setting litigation to address
discrimination. Our work focuses on injustices in housing, employment, the
criminal legal system, education, public accommodations, and civil rights of
immigrants. We partner with individuals and communities facing discrimination
and with the legal community to achieve justice. The Committee’s staff is
unionized with the National Organization of Legal Service Workers Local #2320,
UAW. This position is within the bargaining unit. For more information on the
Washington Lawyers’ Committee, please go to www.washlaw.org.
The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs works to
create legal, economic, and social equity through litigation, client and public
education, and public policy advocacy with a primary focus on racial justice.
For the last 57 years, the Committee has been on the cutting edge of civil
rights advocacy in the region bringing precedent setting litigation to address
discrimination. Our work focuses on injustices in housing, employment, the
criminal legal system, education, public accommodations, and civil rights of
immigrants. We partner with individuals and communities facing discrimination
and with the legal community to achieve justice. The Committee’s staff is
unionized with the National Organization of Legal Service Workers Local #2320,
UAW. This position is within the bargaining unit. For more information on the
Washington Lawyers’ Committee, please go to www.washlaw.org.
Benefits
Level of Language Proficiency
- Excellent organizational skills
- Fluency in written and oral Spanish (certification at Advanced Mid or above on the OPI/OPIc which will be tested prior to our extending an offer of employment)
- Effective use of Office 365, Zoom, and Mailchimp
- Availability to work during all clinic dates: every Wednesday from approximately 4-9 pm (virtual); two Fridays per month from approximately 11 am to 4 pm (virtual); one Saturday per month from approximately 9:30 to 2 pm (in-person at Bread for the City, 1700 Marion Barry Avenue SE)
- Passion for civil rights and racial equity advocacy, including working with marginalized communities
- Experience working with community-based organizations and organizers
- Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concernsof individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
- Ability to contribute to the creationof a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that encourages and celebrates differences
- Excellent organizational skills
- Fluency in written and oral Spanish (certification at Advanced Mid or above on the OPI/OPIc which will be tested prior to our extending an offer of…
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