Litigation Intern
Location: Washington, DC or Remote
Compensation: This is a non-employment internship opportunity and candidates will receive compensation for their work. Interns can receive school credit depending on degree requirements.
To Apply:
About the NDRC
Chaired by Eric Holder, the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, NDRC is the first-ever strategic hub for redistricting focused on winning targeted elections and ballot initiatives, advancing legal action, and building the infrastructure to achieve a fairer redistricting process.
Republican gerrymandering after the 2010 Census rigged the system; it is hurting our democracy. The NDRC is working to fix this through a comprehensive strategy that includes ensuring states with independent redistricting commissions run full and transparent processes that results in fair maps, calling out elected officials who are working to draw bad maps, building and participating in a strong coalition that exemplifies fair map-drawing practices, and supporting national and state-level legislation to support fair maps.
The NDRC internship provides an enriching opportunity and unique educational experience for those looking for hands-on experience in the redistricting space. Through first-hand opportunities to learn more about redistricting, assist with research, outreach with other groups, development, and strategic communications, the internship is a dynamic educational and training experience that allows individuals to engage in the multifaceted work of our organization.
“The biggest rigged system in America is gerrymandering.
Together we can change that and restore fairness to our democracy. Join our fight because politicians shouldn’t choose their voters — voters should choose their representatives.”
Internship Overview
The NDRC is now accepting applications for legal internships. Legal interns will be supervised by an attorney on staff and will work to help support our litigation portfolio, analyze legislative measures, conduct research on legal issues, and generally contribute to the work of the broader team.
Job Overview
- Conduct legal research and analysis to develop theories supporting new litigation or projects
- Help coordinate internal and external communications regarding litigation
- Draft legal memoranda; draft and review education and advocacy materials
- Other duties to support the Litigation & Policy department, and the broader team as needed
- Lead the tracking of targeted redistricting and democracy litigation.
Qualifications
- Must be a rising 2L or 3L at an accredited law school.
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
- Proactive problem-solver
- Demonstrated interest in redistricting, voting rights, or election law
- Available for full-time for at least eight weeks (summer) or at least 15-20 hours per week (semester)
- Ability to work well in virtual team setting
Expectations
- Commitment to the organizational mission
- Ability to work well in virtual team setting
- Punctual
- Professional
- Responsive and effective communication
- Able to meet deadlines
- Positive attitude with a team-centered approach
Work Conditions
This is a fully remote position with the possibility to work from the office if the intern resides within the DMV area. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the intern is regularly required to effectively communicate. The intern may be required to sit or stand in a stationary position 50% of the time. This position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment. The NDRC adheres to ADA compliance and guidelines as a common practice.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Policy
The NDRC and its affiliates are committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country. The NDRC and its affiliates prohibit discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the NDRC and its affiliates, including opportunity for employment and treatment as an NDRC intern. The NDRC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. We appreciate all applicants, but please be advised that our capacity allows us to only respond to those candidates best qualified for the position.
Application Process
NDRC offers internships for Spring, Summer, and Fall. Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We appreciate all applicants, but please be advised that our capacity allows us to only respond to those candidates best qualified for the position.
To apply for a position at the NDRC, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample as PDF attachments on an email to jobs@democraticredistricting.com.
Fall, spring, and summer internships are available. Please indicate in your application the semester you are interested in interning for, and if you prefer to intern for credit and/or have access to stipends for public interest work from your school.
Please put “Internship — LITIGATION” in the subject line of your email. Cover letters should be addressed to “Hiring Manager.”