Gearing up for the 2024 election cycle and multiple redistricting trials across the South stemming from the 2021 redistricting cycle, SCSJ has an immediate opening for a licensed attorney with trial-level civil litigation and briefing experience.
Counsel Responsibilities:
Assuming second or third chair responsibilities in SCSJ Voting Rights cases, including strategizing the case and its litigation, working with lead counsel in each case to ensure efficient coverage of duties (such as drafting briefs, working with experts, engaging in discovery, participating in depositions, hearings and trials), and communicating effectively with SCSJ team members, co-counsel, and clients about the case
Representing SCSJ in advocacy and informational communications and meetings with local-level governmental entities, including county boards of election
Assisting Chief and Senior Counsel in identifying new partners and potential cases to expand or protect voting rights
Representing SCSJ in community education events and public speaking engagements that raise the profile of SCSJ and increase awareness of attacks on democratic processes
Occasionally representing SCSJ in attendance at significant voting rights gatherings and other coalitional spaces in order to raise our profile, discuss our work, and collaborate with partner organizations
Contributing to the perpetuation of good practice management habits
