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Litigation Counsel, Education & Workplace Justice
National Women's Law Center
Washington, District Of Columbia
Hybrid
Full-time
$96k - $106k
1mo ago
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Responsibilities
Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, interview clients and witnesses, and prepare court pleadings, briefs, and declarations.
Draft, review, and coordinate amicus briefs in collaboration with internal teams, coalition partners, and outside pro bono counsel.
Evaluate grant applications for the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund to support workplace sexual harassment litigation and present grantmaking recommendations.
Review and respond to legal assistance requests submitted to the Legal Network for Gender Equity regarding sex discrimination across employment, education, and healthcare.
Monitor federal and state court trends relevant to education and workplace justice to identify strategic litigation opportunities.
Design and implement educational webinars and legal resources to expand the capacity of attorneys participating in the Legal Network for Gender Equity.
Draft litigation fact sheets, internal and external memos, blogs, and communications in coordination with the Campaigns and Communications team.
Qualifications
A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in the District of Columbia Bar or immediate eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar.
Working knowledge of federal anti-discrimination statutes and legal frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality legal research, writing, and clear oral communication.
Demonstrated professional or personal commitment to gender and racial equity.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for conferences, coalition meetings, and case proceedings.
Prior legal experience gained through a judicial clerkship, litigation clinic, or litigation-focused externship.
Specific familiarity with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments.
Experience working directly with survivors of sexual harassment, gender-based violence, or trauma.
Background collaborating within organizational coalitions or nonprofit advocacy partnerships.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, two-year term-limited exempt position requiring a standard workweek of 37.5 hours.
The role operates on a hybrid schedule based out of the organization's Washington, D.C. office, requiring regular in-person attendance.
Candidates must currently reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area.
This position is included in the staff bargaining unit represented by NWLC United (NPEU/IFPTE Local 70).
Benefits & Perks
Annual salary ranges from $96,411 to $105,967, determined by relevant years of experience within the organization's compensation scale.
Four weeks of paid annual vacation alongside a comprehensive health and welfare benefits package.
Substantial professional growth through direct exposure to high-impact civil rights litigation, amicus practice, and coalition management.