Company name
The National Women's Law Center
Experience
2 yrs required
Location
, DC, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Legal
Posted on
Apr 18, 2025
Valid Through
Aug 01, 2025
Profile
The Position
The National Women’s Law Center seeks a Counsel for the Education & Workplace Justice team to forward the Center’s state policy work on workplace equality, including a particular focus on women of color, LGBTQ individuals, and women in low-wage jobs.
The Counsel’s work will be centered on state policy efforts to protect the rights of women at work through legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts and engaging in public education efforts, Potential areas of focus include equal pay, workplace harassment, pregnancy discrimination and accommodation, minimum wage, fair work schedules, and protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
This is a two-year term limited position, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
A candidate must possess:
Additional preferred skills and knowledge:
Key Relationships
This Counsel will report to the Director of State Policy, Workplace Justice & Cross-Cutting Initiatives. May have supervisory opportunities with interns.
Compensation & Benefits
A minimum salary of $78,453 will be provided to the successful candidate who has at least 2 years of experience directly relevant to this role, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework which is a scale based on relevant experience.
The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation.
NWLC is a non-profit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C., with our office located in historic Dupont Circle. However, due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, all NWLC staff are temporarily working remotely. We continue to monitor public health guidance and keep safety, science, and flexibility top of mind as we evaluate what reopening looks like for our team.
Classification
NWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter, a legal writing sample, and three references to statepolicycounsel2021@nwlc.org. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment. In your cover letter, please describe how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Electronic submissions are preferred. Applications accepted until position is filled.
The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.
Company info
The National Women's Law Center