Counsel Justice Program

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Counsel, Justice Program
The candidate will work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protection in the fight against terrorism. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. Will work alongside Justice Program attorneys on the Brennan Center’s public advocacy and research initiatives. Activities may include legal and policy analysis and research; legislative drafting at federal, state, and local levels; administrative and legislative advocacy; public education and scholarship; and communicating with the press. Researching, developing, and authoring reports and policy proposals for a wide variety of audiences – legal, legislative, media, and public. Assisting with policy advocacy, sometimes by working in coalitions, to change policies and laws at the locred/al, state, and federal level. Contributing to team administration and management, including recruitment and hiring, and working with communications and development professionals. Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, where appropriate. J.D. degree plus 3 or more years of work experience in law, policy, politics, government, or the private-sector. Experience doing legal writing for briefs, legislative and executive agency testimony, and other legal documents. Strong analytic, strategic, and research skills are required. Comfort with economic, statistical, or fiscal policy research, including familiarity with (or willingness to learn) elementary data analysis. Experience interpreting and incorporating data and statistics into reports is a plus. Demonstrated creativity and the ability to develop new ideas.


New York, NY Full Time Justice Experienced

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protection in the fight against terrorism. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them – in Congress and the states, the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

The Brennan Center’s Justice Program seeks to secure our nation’s promise of equal justice for all by creating a rational, effective, and fair justice system. Its priority focus is to reduce mass incarceration while keeping down crime. The program melds law, policy, and economics to produce new empirical analyses and innovative policy solutions to advance this critical goal.

Position: The Brennan Center’s Justice Program seeks a junior to mid-level counsel to join our team working to end mass incarceration. The Counsel will work alongside Justice Program attorneys on the Brennan Center’s public advocacy and research initiatives. Activities may include legal and policy analysis and research; legislative drafting at federal, state, and local levels; administrative and legislative advocacy; public education and scholarship; and communicating with the press.

Responsibilities:

Researching, developing, and authoring reports and policy proposals for a wide variety of audiences – legal, legislative, media, and public.
Assisting with policy advocacy, sometimes by working in coalitions, to change policies and laws at the local, state, and federal level.
Contributing to team administration and management, including recruitment and hiring, and working with communications and development professionals.
Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, where appropriate.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:

J.D. degree plus 3 or more years of work experience in law, policy, politics, government, or the private-sector.
Experience doing legal writing for briefs, legislative and executive agency testimony, and other legal documents.
Strong analytic, strategic, and research skills.
Comfort with economic, statistical, or fiscal policy research, including familiarity with (or willingness to learn) elementary data analysis. Experience interpreting and incorporating data and statistics into reports is a plus.
Demonstrated creativity and the ability to develop new ideas.
A commitment to racial equity.
Exemplary writing skills, specifically an ability to succinctly translate complex legal concepts and empirical data into accessible prose that can be understood by non-expert audiences.
Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Eagerness to work in a team-based environment and openness to feedback from colleagues at all levels of experience.

Salary: The salary is highly competitive in the field and commensurate with experience, set according to a published scale. A generous benefits package is provided as well.

Applications: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with the position to be filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified. Please visit ****and upload (in pdf) the following application materials: cover letter(copy and paste in the space provided); resume; two writing samples (up to 10 pages each); and contact information for three references. If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to: **** with “Counsel” in the subject line, after registering in the online system. Applying through our system is strongly preferred.

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. To this end, Brennan Center

Hires staff that reflects this country's full range of racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic identities, gender identities, and sexual orientations;
Creates a workplace where true diversity is fostered and different perspectives are valued and freely exchanged;
Ensures that all members of the Brennan Center community feel welcome and respected, and have equal opportunities to thrive and advance within the institution; and 

Is committed to supporting low-income communities and communities of color particularly affected by social inequities.

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