Democracy Defenders Action, a 501(c)(4) organization, is seeking a Litigation Counsel or Senior Litigation Counsel to play a pivotal role in advancing its litigation and legal strategies. Organizational Overview Democracy Defenders Action (DDA) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to defeating election sabotage and denial, fighting autocracy, and building a resilient democracy. Role Summary The Litigation Counsel or Senior Litigation Counsel will focus primarily on litigation, including pre-filing investigation, drafting complaints, motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation. Responsibilities Develop and lead litigation efforts, including identifying emerging issues ripe for investigation and litigation; Lead litigation efforts, including trial preparation, strategy, and execution in cases critical to defending democracy; Work on key litigation tasks such as taking depositions, engaging in motions practice, and drafting appellate briefs; Support trial work and participate in trials and oral arguments; Assist with identifying, selecting, and maintaining client relationships in impact litigation; Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external partners to coordinate legal strategy and messaging; Manage a portfolio of active cases with deadlines, filings, and legal deliverables; Produce high-quality, accurate, and detailed written content under significant time pressure; Effectively manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments with a high level of legal acumen and attention to detail; Travel as needed for depositions, trials, appellate arguments, or collaborative strategy meetings; Draft and review talking points and other media materials for amplification of work and cases; Complete other tasks as needed. Qualifications and Skills Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; Minimum 6 years of litigation experience, including trial, discovery, and appellate work; Bar membership in good standing, with the ability to waive into the D.C. Bar upon hiring; Experience in trial work, including taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, and engaging in oral advocacy; Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail; Capacity to manage multiple cases, work in a fast-paced environment, and effectively prioritize various tasks; Demonstrated commitment to protecting democracy and advancing civil rights. The position is remote and may be performed from any state in the U.S. The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $180,000 plus benefits. Democracy Defenders Action is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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