Counsel, Litigation

We are looking for a Counsel, Litigation to lead Common Cause’s work in protecting our four policy pillars in Voting & Fair Representation, Anti-Corruption & Accountability, Media & Technology, and Civil Rights & Civil Liberties. This individual will contribute to impactful legal litigation in collaboration with partner organizations, pro bono law firms, and potential clients across the pro-democracy space.

This is a full-time role, reporting to theVice President, Litigation. This role is based in Washington, DC, with an expectation to come into our office at least two days per week. We hope our new Counsel,Litigation will start in October.

Litigation Strategy & Case Management

• Lead Common Cause’s litigation and advocacy efforts through expertise in legal analysis, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external counsel, overseeing day-to-day case management including assignment of reviews, coordination of discovery timelines, and overall case progress
• Identify, develop, and bring forward creative litigation pursuits byidentifyingopportunities with partner organizations, pro bono law firms, and potential clients
• Work on various legal actions including administrative complaints, regulatory comments, and open records requests
• Maintain meticulous tracking of case progress and provide regular updates to team members and leadership

Internal Collaboration & Advisory

• Collaborate and work closely with State teams and coalition partners to develop clear case theory, coordinate litigation strategy, share legal expertise, and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Review substantive pleadings and briefs critically, providing insightful comments to strengthen legal positions
• Developproficiencyin emerging issue areas, applying creative, rigorous, and analytical approaches to address complex challenges
• Offer sound legal counsel to theVice President of Litigation, contributing legal insights to strategic decision-making

External Relationships & Partnerships

• Build and sustain relationships with counsel and partner organizations byinitiatingnew collaborations and fostering a network of reliable legal and organizational allies.
• Develop, manage, andparticipatein coalitions and represent Common Cause at conferences and external events
• Prepare and present legal materials for internal and public speaking engagements

You will thrive in this role if you have:

• A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda
• A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others
• A track recordof working with others,with the ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests
• Ability to navigate organizationalandpower dynamics, respectfully navigate conflict whilemaintainingyour values, and influence others to adopt changes to meet common goals
• Innovative and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to navigate through ambiguity to achieve goals, and a resourceful approach to solve problems
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple short-and long-term priorities at once, with high attention to detail; strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage your time independently
• Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences
• Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth
• Familiarity with office productivity tools including Microsoft Office and Zoom

The following is required:

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in good standing…