The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses 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.
Job Title : Counsel
Location : Washington, DC
Job Type : Full-Time
Union Affiliation : Union
Accountable to : Director, Criminal Justice Project
About the Role :
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses 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.
The Counsel will, in conjunction with the private bar, investigate and bring challenges aimed at promoting equality throughout the criminal justice system. This work may include, but is not limited to, challenging violations of the right to counsel and the denial of due process, the unconstitutional detention of indigent persons, and police misconduct. In connection with the Lawyers’ Committee’s James Byrd Center to Stop Hate, the Counsel also may investigate, pursue litigation, and engage in legal advocacy against white supremacist groups and actors who protect white supremacists. In addition to litigation, the Counsel will engage in substantial amicus curiae practice, public education, programming, and public policy advocacy.
What You’ll be Doing:
Responsibilities of Counsel include but are not limited to:
Minimum Requirements and Competencies:
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Benefits: The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision), parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability and an employer paid monthly cell phone stipend.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union. Employment terms, including wages and benefits, are subject to collective bargaining agreements.
The expected range for this role will be: $76,000 - $113,000.
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