Health Equity-Associate Counsel, Counsel, or Senior Counsel, Economic Justice Project

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 Lawyers’ Committee seeks an attorney to join its Economic Justice Project (“EJP”), which works at the intersection of racial justice, workers’ rights, and health equity. Through a holistic and intersectional lens, the EJP engages in impact litigation and advocacy to ensure that Black communities and other communities of color can access opportunities and meaningfully engage in the economy to lead healthy and dignified lives free from discrimination, especially in the areas of employment and healthcare. The EJP Associate Counsel, Counsel, or Senior Counsel undertakes impact litigation, public policy, regulatory advocacy, and public education to promote racial justice and economic opportunity. The position requires a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, health equity, and worker empowerment, as well as cultural competency and experience working with diverse and underrepresented communities.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, DC. The Associate Counsel, Counsel, or Senior Counsel will work under the supervision of the Director for the Economic Justice Project. The title will be based on years of experience as an attorney.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities of the EJP attorney include but are not limited to the following:

Litigate in federal and state courts, including appellate courts, throughout the country. Conduct outreach and perform client intakes, investigate and evaluate new cases, conduct legal research and write legal memoranda, and collaborate with regional partners, government agencies, and pro bono or nonprofit co-counsel;
Draft amicus briefs in support of issues central to the EJP’s mission in collaboration with pro bono or nonprofit co-counsel;
Engage in public education and public policy efforts supporting the EJP’s work; research and compile data, and commission research as necessary, to support advocacy efforts; draft written materials including policy reports, testimony, briefing papers, toolkits, and educational resources;
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key partners and grassroots community organizations and ensure their involvement in identifying emerging issues, developing responses to problems, and advancing common priorities and strategies;
Represent the Lawyers’ Committee in coalition work, with the media, and at meetings with members of Congress and high-level staff at relevant federal agencies and;
Depending on experience level, provide guidance to less experienced attorneys and interns.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume, including graduation completion dates.No calls will be accepted. The position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary and benefits are competitive for a nonprofit legal organization. Staff Benefits include Employer Sponsored (Medical, Dental, and Group Life & AD&D); Voluntary Benefits (Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life) coverage; the opportunity to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Plan, Voluntary Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Stipends (Cell Phone and Commuter/Parking Benefits); 12 paid Holidays; and Vacation/Sick days.

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.

Accessibility Assistance: Although calls will not be accepted regarding questions about the position, if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 202-662-8600 and ask for an applicant accommodation; send an email with the subject line “Applicant Accommodation” to [email protected].

Important Vaccination Requirement: The Lawyers’ Committee requires employees to be fully vaccinated (including all eligible boosters) against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.