Human Rights Attorney
5 days ago
Job Overview
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a leading national racial justice legal organization. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, we use legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
We are seeking an attorney to join our Fair Housing & Community Development Project as Associate Counsel, Counsel or Senior Counsel. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to advancing civil rights and racial justice.
About the Role
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC. As a member of our team, you will work on several national initiatives and impact litigation matters related to fair housing, community development, tenants' rights, and/or fair lending. You will be responsible for coordinating teams, litigating complex civil cases, and providing legal support to grassroots community organizations and nonprofit financial institutions.
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.
- Conduct legal research, write legal memoranda and briefs, engage in written discovery, manage and maintain relationships with clients.
- Develop new cases through fact investigation and legal research, including examining documentary evidence and interviewing potential clients and witnesses.
- Take and defend depositions, conduct evidentiary hearings, trials, and oral arguments.
- Review and analyze proposed legislation, regulations, policies, and other related documents.
- Provide legal and policy support to grassroots community organizations, their national networks, and coalitions.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to CDFIs regarding their initiatives to increase access to credit in Black communities and other communities of color.
- Work closely with colleagues across relevant internal projects to help identify and pursue shared advocacy objectives.
Requirements and Competencies
- Deep commitment to advancing civil rights and racial justice.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- 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.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability, and an employer-paid monthly cell phone stipend.
Salary
The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $155,000, based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
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