Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law · 1 day ago
Counsel/Senior Counsel - PADEI
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expThe Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. The Counsel/Senior Counsel will work on various matters to grow and advance the Protecting and Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (PADEI) Initiative, providing strategic legal advice and developing public education resources.
AdvocacyAssociation
Responsibilities
Provide strategic pro bono legal advice to enable nonprofit organizations to proactively ensure that their racial equity programs comply with federal civil rights laws and are legally defensible, while still achieving their goals of advancing racial justice
Design and develop public education resources and programs, including fact sheets, talking points, and webinars providing guidance on implementing racial equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in light of federal legal and policy developments
Advocate on policy and regulatory matters concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion before Congress and federal agencies
Represent Lawyers’ Committee in meetings and coalitions with other civil rights organizations, pro bono legal networks, philanthropic organizations and networks, including leading coalition efforts and projects
Conduct legal research and write legal advice memoranda, research memoranda, draft comments on regulatory actions, develop training materials for pro bono counsel, and other documents
Effectively work with and manage relationships with law firm co-counsel and nonprofit clients
Work in close collaboration with organizational colleagues
Engage in public speaking, including with media, presentations, and conducting trainings
Commitment to diversity within and outside the office and an ability to implement an impact-driven approach to the work
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years' experience as an attorney
Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of racial justice and civil rights
Significant experience with federal civil rights laws, including at least one of the following: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981, the Fair Housing Act, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Experience working with organizational clients and providing legal advice
Familiarity with federal administrative and regulatory processes
Commitment and demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent advocacy
Excellent legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail
Organized and adept at time management
Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Westlaw, and internet research tools
Demonstrated capability to collaborate with multiple external partners
Ability to analyze issues, develop legal or policy strategies, and apply traditional civil rights laws in an evolving legal and policy environment
Ability to produce consistent, quality work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel for conferences, speaking engagements, and meetings
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school
Active membership in the District of Columbia bar or the ability to waive in
Preferred
Litigation experience helpful but not required
Benefits
Healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision)
Parental leave
403(b) contribution with employer match contributions
Voluntary short- and long-term disability
An employer paid monthly cell phone stipend
Company
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
The principal mission of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is to secure equal justice for all through the rule of law, targeting in particular the inequities confronting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.07M2021-12-15Grant· $0.07M
Recent News
2025-08-27
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