Director, Voting Rights Litigation

Applications for this position will be accepted through Monday, June 16, 2025

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Voting Rights, the Director of Voting Rights Litigation is responsible—alongside another team member in the same role—for managing CLC’s voting rights litigation, CLC’s largest litigation docket. The Directors jointly supervise the voting litigation work of approximately 20 attorneys who participate in voting rights litigation, including members of the voting rights, litigation, and redistricting teams, as well as legal fellows. The Director leads CLC’s voting rights litigation teams by overseeing case development and management, staffing voting rights cases, developing the litigation skills of other attorneys, and representing CLC both in the courtroom and publicly to the media and in coalition work. The Director also plays an integral role in developing CLC’s voting rights litigation strategy and docket, determining which cases to litigate under which legal claims, and implementing CLC’s strategic vision.

The Director also leads key strategic initiatives within the voting team, studying and developing positions on issues that frequently arise in CLC’s voting rights litigation and facilitating cross-team coordination on these issues that are relevant to CLC’s other practice areas.

This position requires an interest in voting rights, election law, and litigation. It blends legal knowledge and political insight to help develop creative and innovative legal arguments and litigation strategies that strengthen our democracy.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation:

• Oversee voting rights case management, from pleading stage through discovery, trial, and appellate proceedings
• Oversee preparation of 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 lead in-court proceedings

Organizational, Management, and Supervision:

• Develop strategic litigation opportunities in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Aid in finding and securing funding opportunities to support litigation matters
• Assist Senior Director with litigation cost tracking and management
• Manage litigation staff, including senior counsel, counsel, fellows, and support staff

Qualifications

• At least eight years of post-JD experience
• Demonstrated formal or informal managerial experience
• Active membership in the DC bar in good standing, or eligibility to waive into the DC bar
• Significant litigation experience and expertise, preferably in election law
• Commitment to the nonpartisan nature and overall mission of CLC

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

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff.

Our benefits include:

• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting
• 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify
• Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement
• A $300 annual technology allowance
• Pre-tax metro smart benefits
• New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work.

Disclaimer: This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation 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 of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.