Job Number:
HC-04301
Date Posted:
April 1, 2026
Position Title:
Litigation Counsel / Senior Litigation Counsel
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$145,000–$190,000 based on experience and qualifications
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a passionate and creative Litigation Counsel or Senior Litigation Counsel to join our legal team and help us secure our democracy and build a better Washington.Lead and support CREW’s litigation and related advocacy focused on promoting accountability, transparency, and ethics in government, preserving our democratic institutions, and defending the rule of law.J.D. (required), Admitted or eligible to waive in for admission to the D.C. Bar, A minimum of 4 years of substantive litigation experience (including clerkships and fellowships), Experience litigating on behalf of or against governments (federal or state), Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: administrative law, constitutional law, privacy and data security laws, federal civil service laws, public records laws, or election law
Responsibilities:
• Lead and support CREW’s litigation and related advocacy focused on promoting accountability, transparency, and ethics in government, preserving our democratic institutions, and defending the rule of law.
• Perform and support core litigation tasks including legal research; fact development; drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda; participating in and managing discovery; identifying and working with clients and witnesses; and conducting motion hearings (including motions for emergency relief), evidentiary hearings, and oral arguments in trial and appellate courts.
• Identify, develop, and help bring to fruition new litigation matters, including by identifying opportunities to collaborate with partner organizations, pro bono law firms, and potential clients.
• Work on other legal actions including administrative complaints, regulatory comments, and open records requests.
• Collaborate with staff across the organization—including policy, communications, and research professionals—to support legal and advocacy strategies, and to help translate complex legal issues for wider audiences.
• Participate in coalition meetings, conferences, and other external events as a CREW representative.
Qualifications:
• J.D. (required)
• Admitted or eligible to waive in for admission to the D.C. Bar
• A minimum of 4 years of substantive litigation experience (including clerkships and fellowships)
• Experience litigating on behalf of or against governments (federal or state)
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: administrative law, constitutional law, privacy and data security laws, federal civil service laws, public records laws, or election law
Instructions:
Email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include your last name and “Litigation Counsel” in the subject line.
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. that values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
