Prisoners' Rights Litigation Attorney

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700 14th Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Washington Lawyers' Committee
Street address: 
700 14th Street, NW
City: 
Washington
State: 
District of Columbia
ZIP: 
20005
Organization URL: 
http://www.washlaw.org
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs seeks an experienced attorney to develop and conduct impact litigation and related advocacy in the area of prisoners’ rights. The prisoners’ rights docket is part of a larger criminal legal system reform initiative at the Committee that addresses police misconduct, debtor’s prisons and collateral consequences of a criminal conviction. Cases are co-counseled with members of the private bar.

Requirements: 

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Passion for civil rights and racial equity advocacy.
• Significant litigation experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal analytical work.
• Self-motivated, diligent, and able to meet strict deadlines.
• J.D. degree; membership or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar. Virginia or Maryland Bar membership a plus.

To apply: 

Please email a letter detailing your interest and a resume and brief writing sample to: [email protected]. Please place “[your name] – Prisoners’ Rights Attorney” in the subject line.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position with remain open until filled.
Salary is DOE, based on the Committee’s salary scale, available here: ttps://www.washlaw.org/about-us/employment-at-wlc/civil-rights-attorney/

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is an essential component of the Committee, and we encourage all qualified persons to apply. Applicants are accorded an equal opportunity for selection without regard to 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, matriculation, or political affiliation.

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