Assistant or Senior Counsel, Strategic Initiatives

Job overview

The Assistant or Senior Counsel, Strategic Initiatives role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with a minimum of two office days per week unless otherwise indicated. The listed Washington, DC salary range is $141,000–$184,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The role supports the Strategic Initiatives Department at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, whose mission is to advance racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society. The attorney litigates civil rights matters and integrates litigation with community organizing, policy advocacy, public education, and strategic communications. The role contributes to coordinated advocacy efforts addressing issues affecting Black communities and other communities of color.

What you'll do

• Litigate racial justice matters involving public safety, policing, criminalization, education, and truthful and inclusive history
• develop and manage civil rights impact cases
• draft court petitions and briefs
• investigate claims and participate in pleadings, discovery, hearings, trials, and appeals
• supervise litigation teams
• represent LDF publicly
• maintain relationships with community partners and legal allies
• develop integrated advocacy plans and prepare policy and public education materials
• travel as necessary when conditions permit.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant counsel

senior counsel

strategic initiatives

hybrid

washington dc

naacp legal defense fund

civil rights

racial justice

impact litigation

public safety

policy advocacy

$141k–$184k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states that eligible employees receive a generous benefits package
• details are available in the referenced benefits overview.

Why this role

The posting describes a hybrid work environment with at least two office days weekly. Assistant Counsel requires seven years of litigation experience; Senior Counsel requires ten years.

About the employer

NAACP Legal Defense Education Fund is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.