Senior Counsel, Educational Opportunities Project

Job overview

The Senior Counsel, Educational Opportunities Project role is based in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $123,000–$160,500 annually. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law advances racial justice through legal advocacy, and the Educational Opportunities Project works toward equitable education for historically marginalized communities. The senior counsel advances education civil rights through litigation, policy, and advocacy. The role works with community partners, co-counsel, policymakers, and public audiences to identify issues, develop legal and policy responses, and support equal educational opportunities in PK–12 and higher education.

What you'll do

• Litigate in federal and state courts
• conduct outreach, client intake, investigations, legal research, and memorandum writing
• draft pleadings, briefs, and amicus briefs
• conduct discovery, motion practice, hearings, and oral arguments
• develop public education and policy materials
• support policy work and testimony
• cultivate community and partner relationships
• speak publicly and represent the organization in coalitions, media, and government meetings
• provide guidance to less experienced attorneys and interns depending on experience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior counsel

education civil rights

civil rights litigation

educational opportunities

racial justice

policy advocacy

community partnerships

washington dc

lawyers' committee for civil rights under law

$123k–$160.5k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• parental leave
• 403(b) employer contributions and match
• short- and long-term disability plans
• monthly cell phone stipend.

Why this role

Requires admission to at least one state bar and admission to or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar. Travel for litigation, conferences, speaking engagements, and client development.

About the employer

LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.