Brennan Center for Justice Benefits Overview

Counsel will support voting rights and elections advocacy through litigation, legal and empirical research, amicus campaigns, policy advocacy, coalition work, and public-facing writing. The role focuses on combating voter suppression and advancing equitable access to voting at state and federal levels. Responsibilities include researching and drafting briefs, reports, policy proposals, legislative testimony, articles, and related materials while collaborating with nonprofit, community, academic, government, and pro bono partners.

Counsel will conduct legal, academic, and empirical research; develop policy proposals and legal strategies; write reports, articles, testimony, and advocacy materials; coordinate convenings and amicus campaigns; and participate in litigation concerning democracy, rule of law, government accountability, and the Department of Justice.

Supports the Elections and Government Program through scheduling, expense and invoice management, travel coordination, meeting logistics, project tracking, research, fact-checking, writing, and communications. The role assists with publications, advocacy, litigation, stakeholder engagement, and cross-department initiatives while preparing memos, presentations, reports, and correspondence. It requires strong organization, writing, research, multitasking, discretion, and collaboration skills in a deadline-driven nonprofit policy environment.