Democracy Forward - Staff Attorney / Senior Attorney, Regulatory Affairs & Legal Research
Requirements
• We recognize that strong candidates may not meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, we encourage you to apply. • J.D. required; active membership in good standing in the bar of a state or the District of Columbia, or ability to become admitted. • 3-6 years of relevant legal experience for Attorney role, 7+ years of relevant experience for Senior Attorney role. • Demonstrated experience with legal research and writing, including the ability to produce clear, precise, and persuasive written work product • Experience with or demonstrated interest in federal regulatory processes, Administrative Procedure Act litigation, and/or public-interest legal advocacy. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal doctrine for non-specialist audiences. • Ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines and priorities and be nimble and flexible in response to fast-moving legal and policy developments. • Experience working on teams in a collaborative structure. • Well-developed interpersonal skills including demonstrated self-awareness, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds. • Demonstrated commitment to Democracy Forward’s values of excellence, inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and impact. • Demonstrated commitment to democracy and social progress. • Work Environment & Physical Demands: • This role may require occasional travel for team retreats, conferences, or organizational meetings. • This role may involve sitting for extended periods and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed. • The salary range for this position is $120,000- $170,000 commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
• Below are the key areas of responsibility for this role. The specifics of each responsibility may vary based on the needs of the organization and department. • Regulatory Monitoring and Advocacy: • Support the Director of Regulatory Affairs & Legal Research in monitoring federal regulatory activity, including proposed rules, executive actions, and other administrative actions. • Analyze proposed rulemakings and administrative actions to identify opportunities for engagement. • Draft public comments, responses to requests for information, and other regulatory submissions. • Assist in coordinating timely responses to regulatory actions, including partner engagement and related advocacy materials. • Help maintain systems for identifying, tracking, and prioritizing rulemakings of strategic interest. • Prepare and deliver verbal and written presentations and briefings on legal and regulatory developments to internal teams and external partners. • Help build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, policy experts, and external stakeholders to strengthen the broader pro-democracy coalition. • Legal Research and Strategic Support: • Conduct rigorous legal research and analysis on emerging administrative, constitutional, and regulatory legal issues to inform Democracy Forward’s litigation and advocacy strategies. • Draft high-quality legal work product—including legal memoranda, issue area guides, and policy papers—that explain complex legal issues for a range of audiences. • Support the development and maintenance of internal research infrastructure to enable rapid, high-quality analysis across teams. • Track legal and policy developments in key issue areas and provide regular updates to internal teams and coalition partners. • Advance proactive engagement in the pro-democracy movement through research and analysis that supports affirmative litigation, amicus briefs, and coalition partnerships.
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