Top Social Impact Legal Jobs in Washington DC,

Temporary staff attorney supporting a state-based preemption case and grassroots racial justice partners. Responsibilities include investigating constitutional violations, conducting factual and legal research, drafting litigation memoranda, briefs, discovery materials, and motions, assisting with litigation efforts, collaborating across teams, and guiding team members and interns. The six-month role requires a Juris Doctor, state bar membership, at least five years of litigation experience, and a demonstrated commitment to racial justice.

Provides legal guidance on contracts, nonprofit compliance, risk management, fiscal sponsorships, charitable giving, and governance. Maintains contract and policy systems, conducts legal research, updates templates, supports audits, and advises operations, program, and development teams. Requires a Washington, DC bar admission and collaboration with the General Counsel to address legal and regulatory matters affecting community foundations.

Leads Heritage Foundation government relations by communicating policy positions to Congress, Administration officials, and external stakeholders. Develops policymaker relationships, organizes briefings, fellowships, trainings, retreats, and working groups, coordinates coalition and cross-department initiatives, and represents the organization publicly. Requires expertise in federal policy, strong Congressional and Administration relationships, and the ability to shape and explain policy on areas such as technology, energy, healthcare, education, or foreign policy.

Part-time legal trainees will conduct legal research and analysis on civil-military relations, military law, and democratic resilience; support writing, editing, and legislative engagement; and provide program support. Hybrid role for law students or holders of law degrees, June–September, 20–30 hours/week.

Provide administrative support to the Corporate Legal Affairs division and General Counsel, including reviewing and summarizing legal documents, preparing legal instruments and correspondence, maintaining legacy records, assisting with contract addenda and database management, processing invoices and mail, and preparing lobbyist registration and disclosure forms.

Represent clients in complex public benefits matters (e.g., SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid), conduct written and oral advocacy before local and federal tribunals, perform community outreach, engage in systemic policy advocacy and litigation, and mentor or co-counsel with less experienced attorneys and volunteers.

The Senior Counsel will support educational equity through litigation, policy advocacy, and community engagement in racial justice, focusing on PK-12 and higher education.

The Judicial Nomination Commission selects members for judicial appointments. Appointees must be U.S. citizens, District residents, and not part of the U.S. government branches.

Manage full lifecycle of sales contracts and supplier subcontracts: negotiate, draft, administer, track deliverables, identify and mitigate risks, coordinate with internal teams and external parties, support proposals and audits, maintain contract records, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations and company policies.

The Attorney supports the pro bono program by providing legal representation in immigration matters, particularly U visas, and mentoring pro bono attorneys.