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The Brandeis Center is always interested in reviewing candidates for various positions, including civil rights attorneys, fellows, clerks or interns. Unfortunately, due to the volume of inquiries, we generally cannot respond to candidates who are not selected for interviews. The Brandeis Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Title:  Litigation Counsel

Location:  New York

Hiring Institution: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB engages in research, education and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and anti-Semitism. 

Qualifications: The Litigation Counsel should possess a demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for LDB’s mission and ability to advocate that mission persuasively.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A J.D., bar qualifications in one or more states, and 10+ years of civil litigation experience, including: handling all aspects of discovery (fact finding, propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, procedural and dispositive motions practice), taking cases to trial, and settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Experience with cases before federal or state administrative agencies (such as the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights and EEOC) is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity; exhibit excellence in legal analysis and writing; and display, at all times and to all persons, a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities: 

The Litigation Counsel will be relied upon to handle all aspects of litigation in federal court as well federal and state administrative agencies, such as the Education Department’s Office For Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Managing a docket of active cases involving anti-Semitism and discrimination in higher education and the corporate arena
• Interviewing witnesses and potential clients; conducting intake activities, including assessment of potential actions
• Managing discovery and communications with opposing counsel
• Interacting with and educating students and employees about their legal rights
• Preparing legal complaints, briefs, and related documents
• Researching substantive issues of federal and state law
• Researching and analyzing public policy issues
• Delivering written and oral presentations to a variety of audiences.

Additional duties may include interacting with complainants, witnesses, university administrators, government officials, public interest advocates, other nonprofit organizations, activists and/or the public; assisting in the preparation of conferences, workshops, lectures and symposia; preparing continuing legal education materials; developing public policy white papers and related policy materials; and generally providing trusted legal and policy support.

Compensation: Annual salary of $170,000 to $190,000 

Travel: Travel may be required.

Application Process and Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send inquiries and/or a resume by electronic mail to info@brandeiscenter.com, together with a cover letter describing your interest and passion for LDB’s mission and the litigation attorney role as well as how your experience relates to the job requirements, and a writing sample. We regret that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or faxes, please.

The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Title:  Staff Atorney

Location: Washington, DC | Telework

Hiring Institution: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB engages in research, education and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and anti-Semitism.

 Qualifications: The Staff Attorney should possess a demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for LDB’s mission and ability to advocate that mission persuasively.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A J.D and bar admission
• 3 to 5 years of civil litigation experience, including: handling all aspects of discovery (fact finding, propounding, and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, procedural and dispositive motions practice), taking cases to trial, and settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Experience with cases before federal or state administrative agencies (such as the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights and EEOC) is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity; exhibit excellence in legal analysis and writing; and display, at all times and to all persons, a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude.

Additional duties may include interacting with complainants, witnesses, university administrators, government officials, public interest advocates, other nonprofit organizations, activists and/or the public; assisting in the preparation of conferences, workshops, lectures and symposia; preparing continuing legal education materials; developing public policy white papers and related policy materials; and generally providing trusted legal and policy support.

Compensation:  Annual salary $130,000 – $160,000

Travel: Travel may be required. 

Application Process and Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.  Help us understand why you might be a good fit for LDB and why we might be the right team for you. Please apply with the following materials: your resume; a cover letter addressing your interest and passion for LDB’s mission and the Staff Attorney as well as how your experience relates to the job requirements (no more than 1 page); and two legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages).

Please submit your application materials in pdf form by email to: lprior@brandeiscenter.com

The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Title:  Litigation Counsel

Location:  New York

Hiring Institution: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law (LDB) is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB engages in research, education and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and anti-Semitism. 

Qualifications: The Litigation Counsel should possess a demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for LDB’s mission and ability to advocate that mission persuasively.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A J.D., bar qualifications in one or more states, and 10+ years of civil litigation experience, including: handling all aspects of discovery (fact finding, propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, procedural and dispositive motions practice), taking cases to trial, and settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Experience with cases before federal or state administrative agencies (such as the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights and EEOC) is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity; exhibit excellence in legal analysis and writing; and display, at all times and to all persons, a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities: 

The Litigation Counsel will be relied upon to handle all aspects of litigation in federal court as well federal and state administrative agencies, such as the Education Department’s Office For Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Managing a docket of active cases involving anti-Semitism and discrimination in higher education and the corporate arena
• Interviewing witnesses and potential clients; conducting intake activities, including assessment of potential actions
• Managing discovery and communications with opposing counsel
• Interacting with and educating students and employees about their legal rights
• Preparing legal complaints, briefs, and related documents
• Researching substantive issues of federal and state law
• Researching and analyzing public policy issues
• Delivering written and oral presentations to a variety of audiences.

Additional duties may include interacting with complainants, witnesses, university administrators, government officials, public interest advocates, other nonprofit organizations, activists and/or the public; assisting in the preparation of conferences, workshops, lectures and symposia; preparing continuing legal education materials; developing public policy white papers and related policy materials; and generally providing trusted legal and policy support.

Compensation: Annual salary of $170,000 to $190,000 

Travel: Travel may be required.

Application Process and Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send inquiries and/or a resume by electronic mail to info@brandeiscenter.com, together with a cover letter describing your interest and passion for LDB’s mission and the litigation attorney role as well as how your experience relates to the job requirements, and a writing sample. We regret that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or faxes, please.

The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Title:  Staff Atorney

Location: Washington, DC. Telework available within the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.

Hiring Institution: The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an independent, nonprofit civil rights organization established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB develops law- based initiatives to combat campus anti-Semitism and anti-Israelism. We utilize legal advocacy, research and education to engage and train administrators, and empower and protect students from anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination.

Principal duties: The Staff Attorney will be responsible for managing a docket of cases involving anti-Semitism and discrimination that targets students in American colleges and universities; delivering written and oral presentations to a variety of audiences; interviewing witnesses and potential complainants; researching substantive issues of federal and state law; conducting intake activities, including assessment of potential actions; preparing legal complaints, briefs, and related documents; and researching and analyzing public policy issues. Additional duties may include interacting with complainants, witnesses, government officials, public interest advocates, other nonprofit organizations, university administrators, activists and/or the public; assisting in the preparation of conferences, workshops, lectures and symposia; preparing continuing legal education materials; developing public policy white papers and related policy materials; and generally providing trusted legal and policy support. The Staff Attorney may also be responsible for supervising the work of interns, clerks, and assistants.

Qualifications: The successful candidate should have 0-2 years of legal experience, a J.D. and excellent academic credentials from an ABA- accredited law school; maintain the highest standards of integrity; exhibit excellence in legal analysis and writing; and display, at all times and to all persons, a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude. A demonstrated interest in LDB’s mission is preferred.

Compensation: Non-profit market competitive.

Travel: Travel may be required.

Application Process and Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send inquiries and/or a resume by electronic mail to info@brandeiscenter.com, together with a letter describing your interest in the position, and a writing sample. We regret that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or faxes, please.

The Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

Interns

Location: Washington, D.C. Telework available for Interns to work from alternative locations.

Term: Internships available for Summer, Fall semester, or Spring semester. Arrangements can be made for students on quarterly systems.

Civil Rights Legal Fellows

Location: Washington, D.C. Telework available for Fellows who prefer to work from alternative locations.

Term: Standard term is twelve months, for up to four terms.