NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc
Equal Protection Initiative (EPI) Counsel (2 Positions)
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Equal Protection Initiative (EPI) Counsel (2 Positions)
The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. Founded in 1940 under the leadership of Thurgood Marshall, LDF was launched at a time when the nation’s aspirations for equality and due process of law were stifled by widespread state-sponsored racial inequality. LDF’s mission has been transformative–to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society.LDF’s litigation, policy advocacy, organizing, and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote, and fully participate in democracy.Equal Protection Initiative
is a new initiative aimed at fully realizing the U.S. Constitution’s promise of equal protection under law by safeguarding, expanding, and deepening efforts to remove and remediate barriers to opportunity for Black people in the economy, our educational systems, and other areas through race-conscious and race-neutral means. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in
Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College
and
Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina , EPI seeks to defend and advance the proper interpretation of the Equal Protection Clause and anti-discrimination law to ensure that Black people and other people of color can turn to our judicial system to champion their equality.As of March 7, 2022, LDF transitioned to a hybrid work environment. Any candidate selected for this position should be prepared to work in the office location assigned at least two days per week.Responsibilities:
Assist with both litigation and non-litigation advocacy to safeguard, expand, and deepen race-conscious and race-neutral means to remove and remediate barriers to opportunity for Black people in the economy, our educational systems, and other areas;Conduct legal and factual research in the areas of racial justice, equal protection, civil rights, educational equity, economic justice, health equity, and the First Amendment;Assist with building and/or participating in national, state, and local coalitions, partnerships, and task forces working to advance race-conscious and race-neutral means of removing and remediating barriers that deny Black people equal opportunities;Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams of LDF attorneys, organizers, policy advocates, communications specialists, and researchers to advance national, state, and/or local efforts to advance race-conscious and race-neutral means to remove and remediate barriers of opportunity for Black people;Write, publish, and disseminate research and policy briefs, fact sheets, talking points, infographics, reports, and other documents to educate target audiences about efforts to advance race-conscious and race-neutral means to remove and remediate barriers of opportunity for Black people and propose solid recommendations for change;Speak to media and the public regarding the Equal Protection Initiative’s work and mission;Other duties as requested by the Managers of the Equal Protection Initiative, the Director of Strategic Initiatives, or other members of LDF’s Senior Leadership Team.Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:Four or more years of experience in litigation and/or policy reform or advocacy at the federal, state, or local level in the area of racial justice, equal protection, civil rights, educational equity, economic justice, health equity, and/or the First Amendment;Excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills;Experience working with communities and/or individuals directly impacted by racially discriminatory educational and/or economic systems;A demonstrated commitment to civil rights and racial justice;A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and think and plan strategically, including an ability to lead and manage complex litigation, advocacy, and policy reform efforts involving multiple issues and parties;A demonstrated ability to work independently and on teams;Ability to travel regularly.This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts or requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.Salary RangeNew York: $120,000 - $181,000Washington DC: $115,000 - $173,500Atlanta: $104,000 - $157,000Please note that LDF requires all employees to be fully vaccinated, including a booster shot against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Accordingly, successful candidates must be fully vaccinated, including the booster shot against COVID-19, and submit proof of vaccination prior to the commencement of employment unless they qualify for a reasonable accommodation for bona fide medical or religious reasons.The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.This position is open until filled.To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and a resume.
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The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. Founded in 1940 under the leadership of Thurgood Marshall, LDF was launched at a time when the nation’s aspirations for equality and due process of law were stifled by widespread state-sponsored racial inequality. LDF’s mission has been transformative–to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society.LDF’s litigation, policy advocacy, organizing, and public education programs in the substantive areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation seek to ensure the fundamental and basic human rights of all people to quality education, economic opportunity, the right to vote, and fully participate in democracy.Equal Protection Initiative
is a new initiative aimed at fully realizing the U.S. Constitution’s promise of equal protection under law by safeguarding, expanding, and deepening efforts to remove and remediate barriers to opportunity for Black people in the economy, our educational systems, and other areas through race-conscious and race-neutral means. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in
Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College
and
Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina , EPI seeks to defend and advance the proper interpretation of the Equal Protection Clause and anti-discrimination law to ensure that Black people and other people of color can turn to our judicial system to champion their equality.As of March 7, 2022, LDF transitioned to a hybrid work environment. Any candidate selected for this position should be prepared to work in the office location assigned at least two days per week.Responsibilities:
Assist with both litigation and non-litigation advocacy to safeguard, expand, and deepen race-conscious and race-neutral means to remove and remediate barriers to opportunity for Black people in the economy, our educational systems, and other areas;Conduct legal and factual research in the areas of racial justice, equal protection, civil rights, educational equity, economic justice, health equity, and the First Amendment;Assist with building and/or participating in national, state, and local coalitions, partnerships, and task forces working to advance race-conscious and race-neutral means of removing and remediating barriers that deny Black people equal opportunities;Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams of LDF attorneys, organizers, policy advocates, communications specialists, and researchers to advance national, state, and/or local efforts to advance race-conscious and race-neutral means to remove and remediate barriers of opportunity for Black people;Write, publish, and disseminate research and policy briefs, fact sheets, talking points, infographics, reports, and other documents to educate target audiences about efforts to advance race-conscious and race-neutral means to remove and remediate barriers of opportunity for Black people and propose solid recommendations for change;Speak to media and the public regarding the Equal Protection Initiative’s work and mission;Other duties as requested by the Managers of the Equal Protection Initiative, the Director of Strategic Initiatives, or other members of LDF’s Senior Leadership Team.Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:Four or more years of experience in litigation and/or policy reform or advocacy at the federal, state, or local level in the area of racial justice, equal protection, civil rights, educational equity, economic justice, health equity, and/or the First Amendment;Excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills;Experience working with communities and/or individuals directly impacted by racially discriminatory educational and/or economic systems;A demonstrated commitment to civil rights and racial justice;A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and think and plan strategically, including an ability to lead and manage complex litigation, advocacy, and policy reform efforts involving multiple issues and parties;A demonstrated ability to work independently and on teams;Ability to travel regularly.This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts or requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.Salary RangeNew York: $120,000 - $181,000Washington DC: $115,000 - $173,500Atlanta: $104,000 - $157,000Please note that LDF requires all employees to be fully vaccinated, including a booster shot against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Accordingly, successful candidates must be fully vaccinated, including the booster shot against COVID-19, and submit proof of vaccination prior to the commencement of employment unless they qualify for a reasonable accommodation for bona fide medical or religious reasons.The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.This position is open until filled.To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and a resume.
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