Civil Rights Attorney

3 weeks ago

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

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a leading national racial justice legal organization. Founded in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, our mission is to use legal advocacy to achieve racial justice.

We fight discrimination in housing through enforcement of the Fair Housing Act and promote greater opportunity for low-income people of color by utilizing several legal and community-based strategies. Our team provides legal support for housing justice organizations and advises nonprofit community development financial institutions (CDFIs) on strategies for increasing access to credit in Black communities and other communities of color.

Our program areas include impact litigation to enforce the Fair Housing Act, national, state and local housing policy advocacy, support to community organizations, and support to CDFIs. As a member of our team, you will work on several national initiatives and impact litigation matters.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC. You will work under the supervision of the Director of our Fair Housing & Community Development Project. The title of the position will be based on years of experience as an attorney. Regular travel is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate teams comprised of pro bono counsel, investigators, and interns in complex litigation, legal research projects, and investigations.
  • Litigate in federal and/or state courts, including appellate courts, throughout the country, by conducting legal research, writing legal memoranda and briefs, engaging in written discovery, and managing and maintaining relationships with clients.

Requirements and Competencies:

  • A 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.

Additional Preferred Experience:

  • Experience as a civil rights and/or legal services attorney.
  • Experience litigating complex civil cases, including writing legal memoranda and briefs; engaging in written discovery; taking and defending depositions; conducting evidentiary hearings, trials, and oral arguments; and managing and maintaining relationships with clients.
  • Experience analyzing existing racial equity programs and formulating recommendations for the strengthening of such programs in a manner consistent with civil rights laws.
  • Experience leading teams of people in litigation, legal advocacy, and/or investigations, including leadership of co-counsel and/or interns.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience.

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