Staff Attorney – Civil Rights Hub

Public Rights Project

Staff Attorney for Public Rights Project advising urban officials on civil rights matters through research and writing. Supporting rapid legal initiatives within the Civil Rights Hub team and partnerships.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,683 - $136,218 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise, counsel, and support PRP governmental partners (cities, counties, elected officials) on civil rights matters
Conduct civil rights legal research and provide guidance and analysis for a range of jurisdictions
Draft persuasive legal documents including amicus and other legal briefs, memoranda, legal analyses, and other written work product as well as review, edit, and provide feedback on others’ work product
Strengthen relationships across jurisdictions by identifying opportunities for CRH advocacy, collaboration, and strategic action, both independently and as a member of a team
Participate in coalition work with diverse partners, including government officials, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups
Plan and facilitate virtual convenings for government officials and advocates, including shaping agendas, identifying speakers, preparing materials, and surfacing timely legal and advocacy issues for discussion
Exercise judgment to filter and prioritize information for leadership, managing-up effectively
Support PRP’s communications about CRH, including through public speaking and drafting press statements, “explainers,” and op-eds (as needed)
Contribute to an innovative, inclusive, and supportive group of advocates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed to practice law in a jurisdiction of the United States
At least 4 or more years of relevant experience as an attorney
Relevant experience may include litigation, including brief writing or other forms of movement lawyering
Experience working at nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or law firms focused on civil rights, civil litigation, or related areas
Experience in reproductive rights, LGBTQI+ rights, disability rights, or similar civil rights areas is a plus
Background coordinating and facilitating in-person or virtual gatherings, such as meetings, stakeholder briefings, trainings, or cross-team discussions
Prior experience with remote work in large teams in support of fast-moving and mission-driven litigation is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work remotely
Professional development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchdrafting legal documentsbrief writinglitigationlegal analysisadvocacycollaborationfacilitating meetingspublic speakingwriting press statements

Soft Skills

advisingcounselingrelationship buildingstrategic actionjudgmentmanaging-upteamworkcommunicationinnovationinclusivity

Certifications

licensed to practice law