Senior Legal Advisor (Civil Rights Focus)
Democracy Forward(1 month ago)
About this role
Senior Legal Advisor at Democracy Forward Foundation advances the organization’s mission to promote pro-democracy and progressive policies through legal work focused on civil rights. The role supports the civil rights portfolio and works closely with Legal Directors and organizational leadership to shape strategy and institutional growth. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC with hybrid work expectations (about two days per week in-office); remote U.S. candidates will be considered.
Required Skills
- Litigation
- Matter Development
- Outreach
- Drafting
- Strategy
- Supervision
- Mentoring
- Research
- Networking
- Regulatory Work
+5 more
Qualifications
- JD
- 20+ Years Active Legal Experience
- Active Bar Membership
About Democracy Forward
democracyforward.orgDemocracy Forward is a public-interest legal organization that uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people. The group brings high‑impact lawsuits and legal challenges to fight abuses of power and efforts that undermine government accountability and fairness. They combine strategic litigation, public education, and coalition-building to defend a government that works for people who need it most. Democracy Forward positions itself as a nonprofit that goes to court for democracy and civic rights.
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