Civil Rights Attorney

5 days ago

Washington, United States Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Full time
About the Role

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law seeks an attorney to join its Fair Housing & Community Development Project (FHCD) as Associate Counsel, Counsel, or Senior Counsel.

FHCD aims to combat discrimination in housing through enforcement of the Fair Housing Act and promote greater opportunity for low-income people of color by utilizing various legal and community-based strategies.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate teams in complex litigation, legal research projects, and investigations.
  • Litigate in federal and/or state courts, including appellate courts, throughout the country.
  • Develop new cases through fact investigation and legal research.
  • Take and defend depositions, conduct evidentiary hearings, trials, and oral arguments.
  • Provide legal and policy support to grassroots community organizations and CDFIs.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC. The Counsel or Senior Counsel will work under the supervision of the Director of FHCD.

Requirements

Deep commitment to the advancement of civil rights and racial justice.

Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, including legal research and writing.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to approach issues creatively.

At least three years of experience working on issues related to fair housing, community development, tenants' rights, and/or fair lending.

Experience working with or for communities of color.

Experience providing legal support to grassroots power-building groups.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to produce high quality work under pressure of multiple deadlines.

Ability to build trust and credibility with clients, colleagues, and external partners.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; receptive to direction and guidance.

Ability to be flexible and responsive.

Motivated and willing to take initiative to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Westlaw, internet research tools, and Bluebook citation formatting.

Admitted to the DC Bar; pending admission to the DC bar; or have the ability to waive into the DC Bar.

Willingness and ability to travel.

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