LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to mobilize the nation’s leading lawyers as agents for change in the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real. The Lawyers’ Committee implements its mission and objectives by marshaling the pro bono resources of the bar for litigation, public policy, advocacy and other forms of service by lawyers to the cause of civil rights.

Movement Partnerships Coordinator

WASHINGTON, D.C.
Hybrid or Remote: Hybrid; in-person two days a week
Supervisor: Director, Fair Housing & Community Development Project


JOB DESCRIPTION

The Movement Partnerships Coordinator will represent the Lawyers’ Committee and the Fair Housing & Community Development Project team in grassroots-led coalition and campaign spaces, conduct ongoing outreach to organizers and organized tenants during the pendency of litigation, and meet with tenant groups to help identify their strategic objectives.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Represent the Lawyers’ Committee in regular coalition meetings that include representatives of grassroots organizing groups or networks.
  • Conduct one-on-one interviews with grassroots organizations with which the Lawyers’ Committee has existing relationships to ascertain ways in which the Lawyers’ Committee can deepen partnerships.
  • Conduct outreach to grassroots tenant organizers in strategic locations in order form new relationships.
  • Assist in the development of new cases through fact investigation, including interviewing potential clients and witnesses.
  • Review and analyze proposed legislation, regulations, policies, and other related documents in an effective, well-reasoned, and timely manner.
  • Provide policy support to grassroots community organizations, their national networks, and coalitions in which grassroots community organizations play a leading role.
  • Work closely with colleagues across relevant Lawyers’ Committee internal projects as needed to help identify and pursue shared advocacy objectives.
  • Articulate and represent the Lawyers’ Committee’s positions on various issues related to fair housing, community development, and tenants’ rights through public speaking engagements and by working in coalitions.

DESIRED SKILLS

  • Deep commitment to the advancement of civil rights and racial justice.
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to approach issues creatively.
  • Demonstrated interest in issues related to racial justice, fair housing, community development, tenants’ rights, and/or fair lending (which can include paid employment, working in a pro bono or volunteer capacity, and/or academic coursework).
  • Experience working with or for communities of color.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to produce high quality work under pressure of multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to build trust and credibility with clients, colleagues, and external partners.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; receptive to direction and guidance.
  • Ability to be flexible and responsive.
  • Motivated and willing to take initiative to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.

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