[EL] CLC hiring Associate Counsel, State & Local Reform Program

Tue Jun 21 10:13:38 PDT 2016

Greetings,

The Campaign Legal Center is seeking an Associate Counsel for our State & Local Reform Program.  A full description of the position is posted here<http://www.campaignlegalcenter.org/sites/default/files/CLC%20State%20%26%20Local%20Associate%20Counsel.pdf>.  Please spread the word!

Associate Counsel, State & Local Program

The Campaign Legal Center (CLC) seeks an Associate Counsel for its State & Local Reform Program. This attorney will be supervised by the State & Local Reform Program Director.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CLC staff consists of a vibrant and innovative team of committed professionals who work to represent the public interest in protecting and strengthening democracy. CLC attorneys advance these goals through a combination of litigation in the courts, as both an amicus curiae and counsel to parties; advocacy before administrative agencies, including filing complaints and participating in the rulemaking process; legislative drafting and advice; and public education and media outreach. The Associate Counsel will work in CLC's State & Local Reform Program and will be a central member of this team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

*         Analyze campaign finance, lobbying and ethics legislation, regulations and administrative interpretations.

*         Monitor state and local reform efforts and work with coalition partners to support these efforts.

*         Counsel state policy makers and advocates, drafting and reviewing legislation, and providing legal and legislative advice.

*         Represent the public interest in proceedings before state agencies. Work may include filing complaints alleging violations of campaign finance or ethics law; participating in agency advisory opinion proceedings and rulemakings; and providing testimony on proposed laws, rules or other policies of concern.

*         Initiate and/or contribute to CLC legal research projects, including, for example, the in-depth review of state laws and the development of new jurisprudential theories.

*         Develop white papers and related policy materials. Writing memoranda, speeches, and articles, including for publication. Deliver oral presentations to a variety of audiences.

*         Develop marketing materials/brochures/correspondence to explain CLC's State & Local Reform Program and the resources and expertise CLC offers.

*         Work with CLC leadership to decide which cases and other legal efforts CLC should prioritize.

*         Supervise and provide feedback to student interns, legal fellows and research associates.

*         Some travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A law degree is required. The candidate must have experience and/or a demonstrated interest in the fields of campaign finance, political ethics and/or election law. Experience in public interest advocacy or legislative drafting is also desirable.

The candidate must have exceptional writing skills-and the ability to write for a variety of audiences including a legal audience, policymakers, journalists and the general public. Candidates must be excellent researchers, detailed-oriented and capable of analyzing and interpreting highly-technical laws and regulations.

The candidate should also be able to work collaboratively with staff and leadership. Knowledge of/interest in the Campaign Legal Center's issues and mission a plus. Office located in downtown DC. Competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered.

Applicants should upload a resume, cover letter and two (2) writing samples here<https://leaderfit.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=7658618>.

CLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and benefits.

Best,
Catie

Catherine Hinckley Kelley
State & Local Reform Program Director
The Campaign Legal Center: 2014 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions<http://www.macfound.org/maceirecipients/79/>
1411 K Street NW, Suite 1400
Washington, DC 20005
tel (202) 736-2200/fax (202) 736-2222
ckelley at campaignlegalcenter.org

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