Litigation Counsel (Contract), Election and Voting Rights

Democracy Defenders Action, a 501(c)(4) organization

Remote, 20-40 hours per week, limited term contract Oct 2026 - Feb 2027

Organizational Overview

The Democracy Defenders family of organizations (a c3, c4, legally separate PAC, and The Contrarian) is a leader in the fight against authoritarianism, working strategically in the courts and court of public opinion to restore American democracy by: upholding the rule of law, safeguarding free and fair elections, and fighting corruption.

Role Purpose

Democracy Defenders Action is seeking an experienced litigator to add expertise and capacity to support our active, pro-democracy docket and also to independently run their own portfolio of cases. 

This is a contract position that begins asap and runs through the end of February 2027, with the option to extend. Attorneys will be paid hourly and expected to work 20-40 hours per week, including nights and weekends. 

Responsibilities

• Manage a small portfolio of active cases and ensure deadlines, filings, and legal deliverables are met with precision.
• Conduct all phases of litigation, including pre-filing research, plead