CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Fair Elections Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in our work environment and believe it furthers our mission to create and preserve an inclusive democracy for all voters and for underrepresented and marginalized communities in particular. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Fair Elections Center is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Fair Elections Center will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Kristina Moore at kmoore@fairelectionscenter.org.

Fair Elections Center offers a comprehensive benefits package* which includes:

Remote work environment
100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD insurance
403(b) plan with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account
Generous paid time off policy that starts with 3 weeks of vacation leave for the first year of employment, 10 days of sick leave, 3 days of personal leave, in addition to paid holidays and other PTO opportunities.
12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Annual Home Office Stipend
Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
Monthly Internet Stipend
Monthly Health & Wellness Stipend
Annual Treat Yourself Stipend
Professional Development
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Holiday Break – office is closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

*Full benefits are for permanent, year-round positions. Temporary full-time positions are offered some, but not all of the listed benefits.

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Paralegal

Fair Elections Center is a national, nonpartisan, non-profit voting rights and election reform organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to use litigation and advocacy to remove barriers to registration and voting, particularly those disenfranchising underrepresented and marginalized communities, and to improve election administration.

Fair Elections Center is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join our Legal Team. The Paralegal will support our attorneys’ work related to litigation, advocacy, policy, and other activities. This is a permanent position that will report to the Director of Litigation and the Director of Policy.

Duties & Responsibilities

Providing support for the editing, formatting (including creating tables of contents and authorities), production, cite-checking, proofreading and filing of pleadings, briefs, exhibits, legislative testimony and other documents.
Managing and organizing files for all active and archived inactive cases, including downloading all electronically filed documents and organizing Fair Elections Center’s case files.
Assist attorneys with processing incoming and outgoing documents, communications and discovery.
Under the direction of attorneys, manage administrative and logistical aspects of litigation, such as organizing discovery requests and responses, coordinating depositions, etc.
Organize and manage documents and folders containing all filings and discovery, including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems.
Act as liaison among all parties, as needed, particularly on scheduling and discovery matters.
Providing administrative and technical support, particularly with respect to PowerPoint presentations, for court hearings, trials, oral arguments, and other speaking engagements.
Research case-related factual issues using in-house files and outside reference sources.
Compile information and prepare statistics, charts, graphs, and other summaries to detail the findings.
Provide support for and schedule events and meetings.
Stay informed about court rules, local rules, and internal court operating procedures, including deadlines.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program or associate’s degree in paralegal studies preferred
A minimum of two years experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role
Must have civil litigation experience, with some federal court experience strongly preferred
Must have experience with cite-checking, formatting, proofreading, and filing legal briefs
Must have experience with document management and organization for cases
Experience with discovery and e-discovery preferred but not required
Strong research skills
Attention to detail
Experience with PACER and CM/ECF (any jurisdiction)
Excellent communication and time management skills
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize work to ensure timely completion
A passion for Fair Elections Center’s mission

This is a full-time, remote position with a salary range of $68,000 - $73,000, depending on experience. Candidates do not need to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Some travel will be required for advocacy, hearing and trial dates, coalition meetings, and speaking engagements.

Fair Elections Center offers generous employer paid health, vision, and dental insurance, 3 weeks’ vacation, and a 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution.

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Kristina Moore at kmoore@fairelectionscenter.org. The priority deadline is May 6, 2024, but applications will be considered until the position is filled.

2024 State Deputy Coordinators
Arizona, Florida, North Carolina - Applications Due April 24

Wisconsin, Georgia, Pennsylvania - Applications Due May 1

Fair Election Center’s Campus Vote Project (CVP) was launched in 2012 to expand our work on student voting issues. We work with universities, community colleges, faculty, students, and election officials to reduce barriers to student voting. CVP helps campuses institutionalize reforms that empower students with the information they need to register and vote. Campus Vote Project Deputy State Coordinators has four main areas of focus: institutionalizing voter engagement, providing up-to-date election information, and developing student leaders:

Institutionalizing voter engagement means to make it a part of the culture on college and university campuses across the country. This is done through the Voter Friendly Campus program and initiatives such as Ask Every Student.
Providing up-to-date election information that is accurate and tailored to students. We do this through the development of tools such as state student voter guides and webinars on election law with support from the attorneys at Fair Elections Center.
Developing student leaders through the Democracy Fellowship program at colleges and universities and a Student Advisory Board that oversees Campus Vote Project and is a national voice for the organization.

Position Description
Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project seeks Deputy State Coordinators in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Deputy State Coordinators are key members of our team. They are charged with working with the State Coordinator with the Democracy Fellowship and the planning of state summits. Deputy State Coordinators work to recruit and support campuses in the Voter Friendly Campus program. They also assist in recruiting and supervising “Democracy Fellows,” student positions committed to carrying out democratic engagement programs at their colleges or universities. Democracy Fellows coordinate with administration and faculty, helping organize student voter registration, voter education, and voter turnout activities.

The ideal candidate has a passion for voting rights with a particular interest in helping college students access our democracy, is committed to building relationships, and has knowledge of voting rules and regulations.

Goals of the Position

Engage campuses at an institutional level to help create nonpartisan democratic engagement programs that promote voter registration, voter education, voter turnout, and foster student leadership, across the entire campus community.
Provide campus administrators, faculty, and student leadership with accurate nonpartisan information on the voting process and elections through trainings, materials, and one-on-one support.
Support CVP’s program with campus partners and Democracy Fellows across their state.
Coordinate with CVP’s coalition partners also conducting nonpartisan civic engagement programs on campuses.
Complete progress reports highlighting sharable best practices and lessons learned for other institutions and conduct an evaluation of efforts at the end of the year.
Report directly to the State Coordinator or the Regional Manager and support them in carrying out our on-the-ground strategy, including but not limited to:
- Planning and hosting student voting summits and programming events
- Overseeing the state’s student Democracy Fellows program

Requirements

History of organizing work on campuses or with political/issue campaigns.
Experience engaging diverse constituencies and experience with institutions of higher education a benefit
Willingness to travel and access to reliable transportation as travel is required in order to attend events, partner convenings and campus visits across the state.
Must reside in the state they are applying in.

The position is a remote full-time temporary position from June 3, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Salary is $4,333.33/month with limited benefits including vacation and sick leave and cell phone and internet stipends.

Priority deadline is April 24, 2024 for the following states:

Arizona
Florida
North Carolina

Priority deadline is May 1, 2024 for the following states:

Wisconsin
Georgia
Pennsylvania

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Kristina Moore at kmoore@fairelectionscenter.org with the subject line that indicates specifically what role you're applying for. For example "North Carolina Deputy Coordinator Application"

Fall 2024 Legal Externship

Fair Elections Center is a national, nonpartisan, non-profit voting rights and election reform organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to use litigation and advocacy to remove barriers to registration and voting, particularly those disenfranchising underrepresented and marginalized communities, and to improve election administration.

The Center litigates voting rights cases in federal and state court and engages in a wide variety of advocacy efforts, including: drafting state legislation to protect and expand voting rights and submitting testimony in support of positive reforms; advocating to defeat voter suppression bills and rules; producing reports, talking points, and fact sheets on election modernization proposals and issues affecting voters of color and members of language minority groups; updating our state voter guides for all 50 states; and working directly with Secretaries of State and local election officials to ensure that the right to vote is protected and expanded. We provide election law expertise to state-based civic engagement coalitions, college campuses and their students, and community organizations that need help as they plan their programs, encounter problems, and engage election officials.

Position, Duties & Responsibilities

Fair Elections Center is seeking current law students with strong academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to civil rights and/or voting rights for a Fall 2024 semester externship. The Center has an expanding litigation docket, including pending challenges to Virginia’s arbitrary voting rights restoration scheme for people with felony convictions, Arizona’s new citizenship checks for voter registration which will impede naturalized voters’ participation, and a Wisconsin law mandating the rejection of absentee ballots for minor technical defects.

The intern’s primary responsibility will be to support the legal team’s work to identify and respond to legal and administrative obstacles to voter participation. Duties will include legal research and writing for pending and future voting rights litigation, legislative advocacy, and reports; investigating relevant legal, rulemaking or legislative proceedings for legal violations; and interacting with election reform organizations and key elections officials to advocate for changes that will protect the right to vote.

This is a great opportunity for exposure to election law and cutting-edge voting rights litigation for someone who is a self-starter and comfortable handling significant responsibility. Must possess strong legal research and analytical skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines is required.

This externship position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week, with an option for up to full time hours, and requires the extern to obtain academic credit through their institution for the position. Interns work remotely, though the legal team is based primarily in Washington, D.C. and periodically meets in person.

Fair Elections Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in our work environment and believe it furthers our mission to create and preserve an inclusive democracy for all voters and underrepresented and marginalized communities in particular. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Patrick Williamson at pwilliamson@fairelectionscenter.org. For more information, please visit www.fairelectionscenter.org.