Justice in Public Safety Project Counsel

Job overview

The Justice in Public Safety Project Counsel role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with employees expected in the office at least two days per week unless otherwise indicated. The Washington, DC salary range is $121,000–$152,000 per year. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund advances racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society through litigation, policy advocacy, organizing, and public education. Counsel develops and implements legislative and policy reform strategies and contributes legal research, advocacy, and public education to the Project’s priorities. The role works across disciplines and with community stakeholders to advance community-based public safety solutions and address discriminatory law enforcement practices.

What you'll do

• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary teams
• develop and implement legislative and policy reform strategies
• conduct legal and factual research
• maintain coalitions and partnerships
• draft and disseminate testimony, briefs, fact sheets, reports, and other materials
• serve as a public thought leader
• represent LDF in media, conferences, and public venues
• travel regularly.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

justice in public safety project counsel

civil rights

racial justice

public safety policy

legislative advocacy

legal research

hybrid

washington dc

$121k–$152k

naacp legal defense and educational fund

juris doctor

regular travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous benefits package for eligible employees
• details are provided through the employer’s 2026 Benefits Overview.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor, admission to the New York, District of Columbia, or Georgia Bar based on office location (or eligibility to waive in), and four or more years of legislative or policy advocacy experience related to policing or public safety. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a personally authored legal writing sample of at least 10 pages.

About the employer

NAACP Legal Defense Education Fund is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.