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 by identifying opportunities 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 

• Develop proficiency in emerging issue areas, applying creative, rigorous, and analytical approaches to address complex challenges 

• Offer sound legal counsel to the Vice President of Litigation, contributing legal insights to strategic decision-making 

External Relationships & Partnerships 

• Build and sustain relationships with counsel and partner organizations by initiating new collaborations and fostering a network of reliable legal and organizational allies.  

• Develop, manage, and participate in 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 record of working with others, with the ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests   

• Ability to navigate organizational and power dynamics, respectfully navigate conflict while maintaining your 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 in the District of Columbia or another state 

• Demonstrated experience leading complex advocacy litigation; ideally, you have litigated on behalf of or against federal or state governments 

• Substantive knowledge of or experience in one or more of the following pro-democracy areas: voting and fair representation, including election law; civil rights and civil liberties; media and technology; anti-corruption and accountability; or constitutional law 

• Experience drafting complaints, pleadings, or other dispositive motions, with the judgment to know when litigation is the right tool to meet the moment 

• A track record of leading organization-wide change initiatives  

• Experience managing coalitions or groups that represent stakeholders with diverse interests to achieve a goal  

• Research and analytical skills, as demonstrated through an internship, clinical experience, or other work experience 

Additional information about this role: 

• This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations 

• Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US