Legal Director, Civil Rights and Special Projects
Democracy Forward · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Democracy Forward's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 67% of Democracy Forward's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Democracy Forward
- high 5 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Democracy Forward's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Democracy Forward.
About this role
The Legal Director for Civil Rights and Special Projects will lead strategic initiatives focused on civil rights litigation and advocacy. This role involves developing staffing plans, supervising legal matters, and collaborating with various teams and external organizations to address anti-democratic actions. The position requires regular in-office presence in Washington, DC, while also allowing for remote work flexibility.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Democracy Forward as an employer.
What you need
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing in the bar of the District of Columbia, or ability to become admitted in D.C.
- 15+ years active litigation experience with significant civil rights and affirmative litigation
- 10+ years of experience managing and leading diverse teams
- Collaborative leadership style
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and craft legal strategies
What you get
- Salary of $280,000
- Excellent benefits
Worth weighing
- Requires regular in-office presence 8 times per month
- Remote candidates must be within the United States and may need to travel to DC 1-2 times per quarter
- Position may involve sitting for extended periods and working on a computer
Summarised from Democracy Forward's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Democracy Forward on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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