Counsel policy Focused

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Counsel (Policy focused)

The candidate will be drafting state legislation to protect and expand voting rights and submitting testimony in support of positive reforms; advocating to defeat voter suppression bills and rules; producing reports, talking points, and fact sheets on election modernization proposals and issues affecting people of color voters and members of language minority groups; updating the state voter guides for all 50 states; conducting trainings and seminars on voting issues for community organizations and their supporters; and working directly with Secretaries of State and local election officials to ensure that the right to vote is protected and expanded. Focusing on advancing the Center’s state policy advocacy priorities, though the counsel will also assist with the Center’s active litigation docket. Working with partner election reform, registration, and mobilization groups and coalitions to advance legislation, rules, and administrative practices which expand voter participation and preserve voting rights, and to oppose voter suppression measures. Engaging in ongoing outreach to state and local election officials to discuss reform initiatives and identify opportunities to collaborate to improve voters’ access to the ballot. Collaborating on researching and drafting policy reports and other publications on election reform and voting rights. Working as part of the firm's legal team to develop and litigate all aspects of federal and state lawsuits to protect and expand the right to vote, including investigating voting rights barriers, drafting internal legal research memos, coordinating with partners on the ground, recruiting clients, drafting complaints, conducting discovery, drafting briefs in the trial court and on appeal, and more. Supporting the work of the Center’s Campus Vote Project to expand and protect voting rights for college student voters. Drafting op-eds and blog posts to communicate the impact of various election reforms to wider audiences and to oppose voter suppression efforts. Additional responsibilities include speaking engagements, attending staff and partner meetings, and assisting with the review of development materials. J.D. is required, as 1+ years of post-J.D. experience, which can include any mix of clerkships, fellowships, and/or practice. Policy experience is a plus, but prior litigation experience is preferred. Must be a member of a State Bar and ultimately be able to waive into the D.C. Bar in the future.

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Fair Elections Center
Kristina Moore
1825 K St. NW Suite 450
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Website : https://www.fairelectionscenter.org