Public Rights Project

Senior Staff Attorney, Election Protection Hub

Public Rights Project

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: ArizonaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $121,440 - $182,160 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Serve as a Senior Staff Attorney in its Election Protection Hub
  • Represent and advise state, local, and tribal election officials
  • Lead the EPH’s technical assistance efforts
  • Oversee amicus brief production
  • Conduct partnership meetings
  • Assist litigation activities
  • Identify opportunities for advocacy and strategize pathways to action
  • Meet with government and non-government stakeholders to promote EPH’s technical assistance and training programs
  • Support PRP’s communications about the EPH, including through public speaking, conversations with the press, and drafting press statements, “explainers,” and op-eds

Requirements

  • Licensed to practice law in a jurisdiction of the United States
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience as an attorney
  • Election law and/or election administration experience is strongly encouraged, but not required
  • Relevant experience may include government enforcement, advice to government officials, and/or complex civil litigation
  • Some litigation experience is preferred, but not required
  • Prior experience working in AZ, CA, GA, MI, NC, NV, NY, PA, WI, and VA state courts and/or their corresponding federal circuits is preferred
  • Outstanding writing and editing skills, including drafting and editing complex briefs and legal analysis
  • Strong communication skills, both writing and speaking
  • Strong project management skills and familiarity with project management software to support the participation and contribution of other team members
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Certifications
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