Brennan Center for Justice Benefits Overview

Counsel will support voting rights and elections advocacy through litigation, legal and empirical research, amicus campaigns, policy advocacy, coalition work, and public-facing writing. The role focuses on combating voter suppression and advancing equitable access to voting at state and federal levels. Responsibilities include researching and drafting briefs, reports, policy proposals, legislative testimony, articles, and related materials while collaborating with nonprofit, community, academic, government, and pro bono partners.

Counsel will conduct legal, academic, and empirical research; develop policy proposals and legal strategies; write reports, articles, testimony, and advocacy materials; coordinate convenings and amicus campaigns; and participate in litigation concerning democracy, rule of law, government accountability, and the Department of Justice.

The Associate Editor edits and develops research and policy reports, manages editorial production schedules, checks proofs, advises staff on style, and supports publication rollouts. The role collaborates with attorneys, social scientists, communications teams, designers, and copyeditors to translate complex legal and policy research into accessible content. Additional duties include evaluating publication proposals, editing multimedia materials, and contributing to Spanish-language digital channels.