Senior Director, Voting Rights & Redistricting  

Washington, DC

The Campaign Legal Center (CLC), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC. Through litigation, policy analysis and public education, CLC works to protect and strengthen the U.S. democratic process across all levels of government. CLC is adamantly nonpartisan, holding candidates and government officials accountable regardless of political affiliation.

CLC was founded in 2002 and is a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. Our work today is more critical than ever as we fight the current threats to our democracy in the areas of campaign finance, voting rights, redistricting, and ethics. Most recently, CLC argued Gill v. Whitford, the groundbreaking Supreme Court case seeking to end extreme partisan gerrymandering. In addition, CLC plays a leading watchdog role on ethics issues, providing expert analysis and helping journalists uncover ethical violations. CLC participates in legal proceedings across the country to defend the right to vote. See our latest impact report.

Position Summary

CLC engages in litigation involving voting rights and redistricting around the country, both to ensure the constitutional implementation of existing laws and to defend new reforms against legal challenges. CLC also participates in trial and appellate cases through friend-of-the-court briefs, engages in educational efforts (such as know-your-rights trainings), and provides legislative drafting assistance to legislatures and organizations seeking to improve election law.

Reporting to the Vice President, the Senior Director, Voting Rights and Redistricting is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of CLC’s litigation strategy in voting rights and redistricting cases.  Managing a team of six to eight attorneys, the Senior Director works in close collaboration with other attorneys and staff throughout the organization to direct the identification, commencement, and litigation of proceedings relating to voting rights and redistricting.  The Senior Director articulates a clear vision and goals, aligns trial and appellate strategies with those goals, and mentors and develops the litigation skills of CLC’s attorneys at all levels.  The Senior Director also engages key stakeholders, both internally and externally, in the planning and execution of CLC’s overall strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CLC’s senior leadership on the development and articulation of CLC’s trial court litigation goals and strategies

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day supervision for team of six to eight litigators

• Identify staffing and other resources necessary to deliver on program goals, and advise on prioritization

• Manage case intake to maximize available resources

• Review attorney work product, including all aspects of discovery, motion practice, briefing, trials, and appeals

• Manage own caseload of litigation in federal and state courts

• Advise on proposed state and local legislation, particularly with respect to litigation risks; assist in building legislative records, including through written and oral testimony

• Collaborate with Development staff to support fundraising efforts

• Work with Communications staff and other teams to develop messaging and strategic communications plans

• Monitor public policy debates and make strategic recommendations regarding situations in which CLC can most effectively engage

• Assist in budget development, approve expenses, and track spending

• Participate in media appearances, social media activities, and other communication efforts, including responding to press inquiries

• Represent CLC at conferences and events

• Some travel required

Qualifications

• At least ten years of post-JD experience, primarily or exclusively in federal litigation

• Experience managing litigation teams and supervising the work of litigation attorneys

• Exemplary writing, editing, and analytical skills

• Outstanding attention to detail

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team

• Formal managerial experience, such as conducting performance evaluations and implementing organizational policies and procedures, is highly desirable

• Litigation experience in voting rights or other election law areas is desirable, but not required

• Active membership in the DC bar in good standing, or eligibility to waive into the DC bar

• Commitment to the nonpartisan nature and overall mission of CLC

The Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and benefits.

Disclaimer: This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and résumé addressing your interest in and relevant experience for this role with “Senior Director, Voting Rights & Redistricting” in the subject line to info@campaignlegalcenter.org