Counsel/Senior Counsel - PADEI

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

22 days ago

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About this role

The Counsel/Senior Counsel will support the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law's efforts to protect racial equity through legal advice, policy advocacy, public education, and coalition building. The role focuses on assisting nonprofit organizations and engaging with policymakers to uphold civil rights laws and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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JD from an ABA-accredited law schoolActive District of Columbia Bar membership

About Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

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The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a nonprofit legal organization whose mission is to pursue equality and equity for all races and ethnicities under the law. It advances civil rights through impact litigation, policy advocacy, community legal services, and coordinated pro bono representation to address discrimination in voting, housing, employment, education, and the criminal legal system. The group runs programs such as election protection and capacity-building for local advocates, and partners with law firms, governments, and nonprofits to drive systemic change. Founded in 1963, it mobilizes the legal profession to enforce and expand civil rights nationwide.