Special Litigation Counsel, Level 2

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Special Litigation Counsel 2 driving high-impact litigation to defend constitutional rights at Georgetown University. Overseeing legal research, guiding students, and collaborating with litigation teams.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,723 - $202,778 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-impact constitutional litigation, legal research, and public policy initiatives, with a strong focus on mentoring and integrating law students into litigation efforts. Proven ability to lead complex cases and develop innovative legal strategies.

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J.D.Impact LitigationLegal ResearchTeaching ExperiencePolicy Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Litigation StrategyBrief DraftingOral Argument PresentationFactual DevelopmentLegal Guidance Preparation

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam LeadershipRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Constitutional RightsPublic Education InitiativesFederal Court ExperienceLegal Policy ExperienceCo-Counsel Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive results in complex, fast-moving, high-impact litigation to defend key constitutional rights and values
Conceptualize and effectuate high-impact constitutional litigation and related public education and policy initiatives
Ensure that Georgetown Law students are meaningfully and materially integrated into those litigation efforts
Provide guidance and advice to more junior ICAP attorneys
Engage in factual development and legal research
Carefully draft, revise, and edit briefing materials to be filed in court pertaining to those cases
Assist in mooting the oral advocates presenting and arguing the cases
Present evidence and oral argument in courts at all levels of the state and federal court systems
Assume the lead role in individual cases and/or serve as a team leader in cases involving multiple ICAP attorneys
Prepare legislative and administrative proposals, legal guidance, and public education materials related to ICAP’s litigation
Develop and maintain relationships with co-counsel and other litigating organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. required
Must have a demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative litigation and/or policy strategies
Must have experience teaching and/or supervising students or supervising other attorneys.
Prefer more than 20 years of experience in legal work after law school, including federal court clerkships, experience in impact litigation, and/or legal policy experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options