Counsel/Senior Counsel, Judiciary Program

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Brennan Center for Justice Full time
Job Title: Counsel/Senior Counsel, Judiciary Program

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute dedicated to advancing democracy and justice. We seek a Counsel or Senior Counsel to join our Judiciary Program, which works to create a fair and inclusive judicial system that protects fundamental rights and democratic values.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Counsel or Senior Counsel to advance reform of the U.S. Supreme Court, including Supreme Court term limits and ethics reform. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to civil rights and racial equity, excellent legal research and analysis skills, and the ability to write for legal, policy, academic, and public audiences.

Responsibilities
  • Engage in federal and other policy advocacy, including lobbying.
  • Lead and partner with coalitions and engage in coalition and network-building, including organizing convenings and scholarly symposia.
  • Provide intellectual leadership on Supreme Court reform, including through white papers, reports, and scholarship.
  • Produce legal and policy research.
  • Regularly engage with scholars and scholarship on the Supreme Court and court reform.
  • Advance organizational goals through media and public communications, including opinion pieces, blog posts, media appearances, and participation in conferences.
  • Represent the Brennan Center among key stakeholders, such as government officials, allies, and donors.
  • Help supervise and mentor legal and non-legal staff.
Qualifications
  • Required: J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar or Washington, D.C. Bar, depending on office location.
  • Ideal: A minimum of five years of legal experience, including any clerkships, a commitment to civil rights and racial equity, excellent legal research and analysis skills, and the ability to write for legal, policy, academic, and public audiences.
Benefits

The Brennan Center offers a competitive salary, a generous time off program, 401k plan, comprehensive health insurance, and wellness and office perks. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW local 2320.

The Brennan Center is committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We seek to hire employees who have a commitment to and/or experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, we expect employees to participate/contribute with DEI initiatives or activities with recruitment, retention, and workplace culture.

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