Careers at Public Justice

March 2026

Director of Principal Giving

Remote/Washington, DC

PDF Job Description 

Public Justice is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to taking on the biggest systemic threats to justice of our time – abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights, and the destruction of the earth’s sustainability. We connect high-impact litigation with strategic communications and the strength of our partnerships to fight these abusive and discriminatory systems and win social and economic justice.

In particular, we ensure access to the civil justice system, protect the civil rights of students, boldly lead efforts to reform the industrial agriculture system, fight to end modern-day debtor’s prisons, enforce the nation’s most important environmental laws, and much more.

Public Justice seeks a full-time Director of Principal Giving to lead and executive a comprehensive major gifts strategy focused on securing high-level support from private foundations, family foundations, donor advised funds, and individual philanthropists.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to help support fundraising efforts for some of the most critical legal and social issues facing the country. Working within a small Development Team, the Director of Principal Giving will build and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, cultivate long-term relationships, and introduce Public Justice’s work to high-level supporters that share Public Justice’s values. Working with the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President of Development and Membership, Project Directors and Staff Attorneys, the Director of Principal Giving will play an integral role in generating the income necessary to sustain the organization’s mission and practice areas.

This is an exempt position and reports to the Vice President of Development and Membership. This position can be based in our Washington D.C. office or remotely from other parts of the country.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Proactively identify, cultivate, solicit, and build relationships with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropists, including private and family foundation supporters, in furtherance of Public Justice’s mission and goals;
• Working closely with the Vice President of Development and Membership, evaluate Public Justice’s litigation areas for possible funding opportunities;
• Develop and implement a multi-year major gifts strategy aligned with organizational goals and revenue targets;
• Set and achieve annual revenue goals for major gifts and foundation support.

Foundation & Institutional Giving

·       Identify, research, and pursue grant opportunities from private and family foundations

·       Oversee proposal development, grant submissions, reporting, and compliance

·       Maintain relationships with foundation program officers, as appropriate

Individual Philanthropy

·       Cultivate and solicit major gifts through personalized engagement strategies.

·       Design tailored proposals and impact reports for high-net-worth individuals and families

·       Partner with executive leadership and board members to support donor engagement and solicitations

·       Oversee Public Justice’s planned giving program, the Public Justice Society

• Draft and finalize proposals, letters of inquiry, and respond to requests for proposals; track relevant deadlines; meet with staff and members of the Executive Management Team to gather necessary information to prepare these documents
• Plan and execute donor meetings, site visits, and small cultivation events
• Create and implement high-touch stewardship plans to deepen donor relationships. Ensure timely and meaningful donor recognition

Leadership & Collaboration

·      Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President of Development and Membership, and Board to identify and engage new prospects;

·      Provide briefing materials, talking points, and strategy memos for leadership;

·      Collaborate with the individual legal projects to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities;

·      When needed, assist with other resource development activities, such as writing appeals and researching other prospective financial supporters. As requested, produce articles, updates and reports, both for internal and external purposes as well as grant reporting requirements;

Qualifications:

·       5-10+ years of previous experience in major donor, foundation management, grant-writing and managing giving programs for high-level supporters;

·       Direct knowledge and experience in research and qualification, ideally of private foundations, individual philanthropists, and trusts;

·       Successful, provable track record of securing foundation gifts at the five-, six-figure – and ideally seven-figure – levels;

·       Well-developed and demonstrably effective writing skills;

·       Problem-solver able to creatively and effectively overcome obstacles;

·       Good judgment and ability to maintain confidential information;

·       Excellent attention to detail, planning and organizational skills;

·       Experience working with Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); high level of comfort working with online applications;

·       Experience managing a major gifts portfolios for a multi-issue or legal advocacy organization, especially in the areas of racial or gender justice, LGBTQ+ equality, and/or environmental justice, is strongly preferred;

·       Sense of humor, healthy sense of outrage, and desire to change the world for the better.

Salary and Benefits

Public Justice offers a mission-focused work environment, a teamwork and community-oriented work culture, and a competitive compensation package. We recognize and support healthy work-life balance policies, including operating on a four-day work week year-round. We also offer a generous benefits package, including flexible time off, two weeks of sick leave, all federal and some local holidays, end of the year office closure, employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and a 401(k) plan.

Public Justice operates as a remote organization, embracing flexibility and inclusivity that remote work offers. However, recognizing the value of in-person collaboration and the need for physical office space, Public Justice has an office in Washington, DC. In addition, because Public Justice handles litigation, education, and advocacy nationally, the position may entail some travel.

Salary will be in the range of $120,000 – $150,000, depending on experience.  We are open to feedback from the market and would welcome the ability to connect with potential candidates who may be outside of the compensation band as part of our commitment to equity in pay practices.

Applications

Please send your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three references to pjjobs@publicjustice.net. The application deadline is April 10, 2026, at which point applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Public Justice EEO Statement

Public Justice is an equal-opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equitable employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. People of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Public Justice is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email hr@publicjustice.net.

Studies have shown that members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description, despite the reality that applicants rarely ever meet 100% of the qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay! We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

No phone calls please. For more information on Public Justice, please visit our website at http://www.publicjustice.net.

March 2026

Director of Legal Partnerships

Remote/Washington, DC

PDF Job Descrition

Public Justice is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to taking on the biggest systemic threats to justice of our time – abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights, and the destruction of the earth’s sustainability. We connect high-impact litigation with strategic communications and the strength of our partnerships to fight these abusive and discriminatory systems and win social and economic justice.

In particular, we ensure access to the civil justice system, protect the civil rights of students, boldly lead efforts to reform the industrial agriculture system, fight to end modern-day debtor’s prisons, enforce the nation’s most important environmental laws, and much more.

Public Justice is looking for a talented and creative fundraiser with a passion for building, sustaining, and growing donor relationships and an interest in communicating Public Justice’s work, and progress, to our most dedicated supporters as the Director of Legal Partnerships.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to help raise funds for some of the most critical legal and social issues facing the country. The Director of Legal Partnerships works with Vice President of Development and Membership to focus on Public Justice’s most dedicated supporters, the majority of whom are legal professionals. The Director of Legal Partnerships will develop and implement strategies for acquisition, retention, and cultivation of law firm members ($6,000 +), mid-level members and supporters (i.e., those who give $300-$2,999 annually), and oversee Public Justice’s sponsorship program for legal vendors, the Public Justice Executive Circle.

This is an exempt position and reports to the Vice President of Development and Membership. This position can be based in our Washington D.C. office or remotely from other parts of the country.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead all membership acquisitions, cultivation, renewal and upgrading activities for identified categories of members and prospects; draft compelling and effective solicitations, recruitment and renewal correspondence for Public Justice Foundation members and prospective members. Manage the distribution process for these correspondences.

• Identify, develop and implement creative strategies and campaigns geared toward increasing both total membership and annual member income. Establish and meet overall membership goals annually.

• Respond to membership inquiries; interact with donors and prospects via phone, email, social media, and at cultivation and fundraising events. As needed, travel to events to promote membership and to support other Development Department activities.

• Work with the Development Operations Manager on oversight of the monthly renewal program and seek ways to improve and streamline membership renewal efforts. Where possible, work to encourage members to transition to monthly giving option.

• Manage the Annual Phonathon, the organization’s volunteer fundraising drive. Lead Board and volunteer trainings; manage ongoing updates to online fundraising platform (Justice Builder) with web developer; act as project manager to assist Development Team in event execution; plan and purchase all event décor and materials; and, manage process with vendors for creation of prizes and awards.

• Work with Public Justice’s Development Committee to encourage methods of growing membership base.

• Oversee Public Justice’s sponsorship program for legal vendors, the Public Justice Executive Circle. Serve as the main point of contact for all participating vendors.

• Plan and manage series of regional member events, working in conjunction with the Vice President of Development and Membership and the development team.

• Coordinate with the Vice President of Development and Membership and other development staff on special individual giving and membership campaigns, including end of year fundraising campaign, Board and Committee fundraising drives, social media fundraising campaigns, and peer to peer fundraising campaigns.

• Perform routine administrative duties and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of previous experience in membership, strategic partnerships and/or development;
• Customer-service mentality in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment;
• Good judgment and ability to maintain confidential information;
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills;
• Experience working with Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel; Powerpoint); high level of comfort working with online applications;
• Experience working with database platforms such as EveryAction is desired but not required;
• Experience working for a multi-issue or legal advocacy organization, especially in the areas of racial or gender justice, LGBTQ+ equality, and/or environmental justice, is strongly preferred;

·      Willingness to travel, on occasion, to Board meetings, conferences and other membership recruitment events;

• Sense of humor, healthy sense of outrage, and desire to change the world for the better.

Salary and Benefits:

Public Justice offers a mission-focused work environment, a teamwork and community-oriented work culture, and a competitive compensation package. We recognize and support healthy work-life balance policies, including operating on a four-day work week year-round. We also offer a generous benefits package, including flexible time off, two weeks of sick leave, all federal and some local holidays, end of the year office closure, employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and a 401(k) plan.

Public Justice operates as a remote organization, embracing flexibility and inclusivity that remote work offers. However, recognizing the value of in-person collaboration and the need for physical office space, Public Justice has an office in Washington, DC. In addition, because Public Justice handles litigation, education, and advocacy nationally, the position may entail some travel.

Salary will be in the range of $120,000 – $130,000, depending on experience.  We are open to feedback from the market and would welcome the ability to connect with potential candidates who may be outside of the compensation band as part of our commitment to equity in pay practices.

Applications

Please send your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three references to pjjobs@publicjustice.net. The application deadline is April 10, 2026, at which point applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Public Justice EEO Statement

Public Justice is an equal-opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equitable employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. People of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Public Justice is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email kbaker@publicjustice.net.

Studies have shown that members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description, despite the reality that applicants rarely ever meet 100% of the qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay! We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

No phone calls please. For more information on Public Justice, please visit our website at http://www.publicjustice.net.

Students’ Civil Rights Project Senior Attorney

(Washington, DC or remote)

PDF Job Description

Public Justice is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to pursuing high impact lawsuits to combat social and economic injustice, protect the Earth’s sustainability, and challenge predatory corporate conduct and government abuses. We seek to hire an attorney with at least eight years of civil rights litigation and advocacy experience for a Senior Attorney position in our Students’ Civil Rights Project.

Public Justice Overview

Public Justice specializes in high-impact, cutting-edge litigation. We use that tool along with strategic communications and partnerships to take on the biggest systemic threats to justice of our time—abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights and civil liberties, and the destruction of the Earth’s sustainability. Our Students’ Civil Rights Project is one of several substantive areas of our work. Our other substantive areas include the Access to Justice Project, which seeks to make the civil court system a fair, equitable, and effective tool for those with less power; the Debtors’ Prison Project, which combats the criminalization of poverty; and the Environmental Enforcement Project, which fights climate change and secures environmental justice. For more information on Public Justice, please visit our website at www.publicjustice.net.

Students’ Civil Rights Project Overview

Public Justice’s Students’ Civil Rights Project (SCRP) combines high-impact litigation with other advocacy tools to combat discrimination in schools. We strive to create systemic change so all students can learn and thrive, and to secure justice for students who are denied educational opportunities based on their race, national origin, ethnicity, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We represent students at all stages of litigation, including pre‐suit negotiations, litigation in trial courts, appeals, and oppositions to cert petitions. Some of our ongoing and recent matters include:

• Doe v. South Carolina, a putative class action lawsuit on behalf of a trans student in South Carolina, and other trans students like him, who are prohibited by state law from using restrooms consistent with their gender identities
• Shelby v. Huntsville City Board of Education, a case on behalf of the parents of a student who died by suicide after experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and race discrimination at an Alabama school
• Williamson v. Heritage Preschools LLC, a suit on behalf of the family of a Black toddler who was singled out for excessive discipline at a private pre-school in Alabama and eventually expelled because of his race
• Brown v. State of Arizona, a successful appeal before the en banc Ninth Circuit, which we subsequently defended from a cert petition, concerning whether a school can be liable under Title IX for causing a student to be abused by a classmate in an off-campus residence

We also engage in policy and media advocacy on issues that affect our clients, create educational materials for students, families, and lawyers, and collaborate with other advocates. For more information about the SCRP’s work, visit our website here.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in the development and and execution of impact litigation, amicus briefs, and special legal projects that further the strategic goals of the SCRP and the mission of Public Justice.
• Participate in the full range of the SCRP’s litigation responsibilities, which primarily include legal research and analysis, briefing, oral arguments, client communications, and settlement negotiations, as well as occasional factual investigation and discovery.
• Supervise junior attorneys and legal fellows working on SCRP matters.
• Develop and engage in a broad range of legal advocacy through and outside the courts (including reviewing legislation; drafting comments to agencies, letters, fact sheets, and other materials; participating in meetings and events; coordinating with student organizers; and working in partnership with members of the Communications division to develop and implement storytelling campaigns regarding the SCRP’s advocacy priorities.
• Build networks and collaborate with allies, including Public Justice’s Board of Directors and members, to fight the racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia that shape educational institutions’ policies, procedures, practices, and training, as well as how our civil rights laws and regulations are interpreted and enforced in the education arena.
• Speak at conferences, webinars, and other events about issues relevant to the SCRP’s work.
• Participate in strategic planning for the SCRP and other organizational planning initiatives.
• Assist with promoting and reporting on the SCRP’s work to prospective funders.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with at least eight years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, which can include clerkships or fellowships.
• Excellent analytical, legal research, writing, and public speaking skills, and the ability to modulate writing and speaking style for different types of audiences.
• Experience as the lead drafter of briefs, ideally in both trial and appellate courts.
• Litigation experience with progressively increasing responsibilities for case management.
• Experience supervising other attorneys or legal fellows.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and commitment to follow-through.
• A passion for making our education system more equitable by eliminating race- and gender-based discrimination in schools and holding schools accountable when they allow such discrimination to impede students’ access to education.
• Self-motivation and proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity, initiative, strong work ethic, and sound judgment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at a time and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
• Admission to a state bar and willingness to gain admission to the DC bar if not based in DC.

Preference will be given to applicants with civil rights litigation experience in the education arena. Litigation and advocacy experience on racial and gender justice issues is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt position that reports to the SCRP’s Litigation Director. Public Justice operates as a remote organization, embracing flexibility and inclusivity that remote work offers. However, recognizing the value of in-person collaboration and the need for physical office space, Public Justice has an office in Washington, DC. Because Public Justice handles litigation, education, and advocacy nationally, the position will entail some travel.

We offer a mission-focused work environment, a teamwork and community-oriented work culture, and a competitive compensation package. We recognize and support healthy work-life balance policies, including operating on a four-day work week year-round. We also offer a generous benefits package, including flexible time off, two weeks of sick leave, all federal and some local holidays, end of the year office closure, employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and a 401(k) plan.

Our attorneys are paid on a salary scale based on years out of law school. In 2026, the starting annual salary for an attorney eight years out of law school is $126,750.

Applications  

Interested candidates should submit a:

• Cover letter that conveys why you are drawn to the SCRP and how your experience makes you a strong candidate for this position.
• Resume.
• Your law school transcript (official or unofficial).
• Contact information for three references.
• Two writing samples, ideally legal briefs. Writing samples should be unedited or only lightly edited by someone other than you; if you submit an edited sample, please include an explanation of the extent of editing by someone else.

Please send your application to staffattorney@publicjustice.net. Reference “SCRP Senior Attorney” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on January 5, 2026, until the position is filled.

Public Justice EEO Statement and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access

We recognize that creating a truly equitable, inclusive, and diverse organization is an ongoing

journey, and we’re proud and excited to share our journey with you. Please read our Diversity,

Equity, and Inclusion policy, available here.

Public Justice is an equal-opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equitable employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. People of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Public Justice is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email kbaker@publicjustice.net.

Studies have shown that members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their

qualifications and are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one

of the qualifications in a job description, despite the reality that applicants rarely ever meet 100% of the qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay! We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

PDF Job Description

Public Justice is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to pursuing high impact lawsuits to combat social and economic injustice, protect the Earth’s sustainability, and challenge predatory corporate conduct and government abuses. We seek to hire an attorney with at least five years of civil rights litigation and advocacy experience for a Staff Attorney position in our Students’ Civil Rights Project.

Public Justice Overview

Public Justice specializes in high-impact, cutting-edge litigation. We use that tool along with

strategic communications and partnerships to take on the biggest systemic threats to justice of

our time—abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights and civil

liberties, and the destruction of the Earth’s sustainability. Our Students’ Civil Rights Project is one of several substantive areas of our work. Our other substantive areas include the Access to Justice Project, which seeks to make the civil court system a fair, equitable, and effective

tool for those with less power; the Debtors’ Prison Project, which combats the criminalization of poverty; and the Environmental Enforcement Project, which fights climate change and secures environmental justice. For more information on Public Justice, please visit our website at www.publicjustice.net.

Students’ Civil Rights Project Overview

Public Justice’s Students’ Civil Rights Project (SCRP) combines high-impact litigation with other advocacy tools to combat discrimination in schools. We strive to create systemic change so all students can learn and thrive, and to secure justice for students who are denied educational opportunities based on their race, national origin, ethnicity, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We represent students at all stages of litigation, including pre‐suit negotiations, litigation in trial courts, appeals, and oppositions to cert petitions. Some of our ongoing and recent matters include:

• Doe v. South Carolina, a putative class action lawsuit on behalf of a trans student in South Carolina, and other trans students like him, who are prohibited by state law from using restrooms consistent with their gender identities
• Shelby v. Huntsville City Board of Education, a case on behalf of the parents of a student who died by suicide after experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and race discrimination at an Alabama school
• Williamson v. Heritage Preschools LLC, a suit on behalf of the family of a Black toddler who was singled out for excessive discipline at a private pre-school in Alabama and eventually expelled because of his race
• Brown v. State of Arizona, a successful appeal before the en banc Ninth Circuit, which we subsequently defended from a cert petition, concerning whether a school can be liable under Title IX for causing a student to be abused by a classmate in an off-campus residence

We also engage in policy and media advocacy on issues that affect our clients, create educational materials for students, families, and lawyers, and collaborate with other advocates. For more information about the SCRP’s work, visit our website here.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in the investigation and execution of impact litigation, amicus briefs, and special legal projects that further the strategic goals of the SCRP and the mission of Public Justice.
• Participate in the full range of the SCRP’s litigation responsibilities, which primarily include legal research and analysis, briefing, oral arguments, client communications, and settlement negotiations, as well as occasional factual investigation and discovery.
• Develop and engage in a broad range of legal advocacy through and outside the courts (including reviewing legislation; drafting comments to agencies, letters, fact sheets, and other materials; participating in meetings and events; coordinating with student organizers; and working in partnership with members of the Communications division to develop and implement storytelling campaigns) regarding the SCRP’s advocacy priorities.
• Build networks and collaborate with allies, including Public Justice’s Board of Directors and members, to fight the racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia that shape educational institutions’ policies, procedures, practices, and training, as well as how our civil rights laws and regulations are interpreted and enforced in the education arena.
• Speak at conferences, webinars, and other events about issues relevant to the SCRP’s work.
• Participate in strategic planning for the SCRP and other organizational planning initiatives.
• Assist with promoting and reporting on the SCRP’s work to prospective funders.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with at least five years of relevant litigation and advocacy experience, which can include clerkships or fellowships.
• Excellent analytical, legal research, writing, and public speaking skills, and the ability to modulate writing and speaking style for different types of audiences.
• Experience as the lead drafter of briefs, ideally in both trial and appellate courts.
• Litigation experience with progressively increasing responsibilities for case management.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and commitment to follow-through.
• A passion for making our education system more equitable by eliminating race- and gender-based discrimination in schools and holding schools accountable when they allow such discrimination to impede students’ access to education.
• Self-motivation and proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity, initiative, strong work ethic, and sound judgment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at a time and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
• Admission to a state bar and willingness to gain admission to the DC bar if not based in DC.

Preference will be given to applicants with civil rights litigation experience in the education arena. Litigation and advocacy experience on racial and gender justice issues is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt position that reports to the SCRP’s Litigation Director. Public Justice operates as a remote organization, embracing flexibility and inclusivity that remote work offers. However, recognizing the value of in-person collaboration and the need for physical office space, Public Justice has an office in Washington, DC. Because Public Justice handles litigation, education, and advocacy nationally, the position will entail some travel.

We offer a mission-focused work environment, a teamwork and community-oriented work culture, and a competitive compensation package. We recognize and support healthy work-life balance policies, including operating on a four-day work week year-round. We also offer a generous benefits package, including flexible time off, two weeks of sick leave, all federal and some local holidays, end of the year office closure, employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and a 401(k) plan.

Our attorneys are paid on a salary scale based on years out of law school. In 2026, the starting annual salary for an attorney five years out of law school is $109,350.

Applications  

Interested candidates should submit a:

• Cover letter that conveys why you are drawn to the SCRP and how your experience makes you a strong candidate for this position.
• Resume.
• Your law school transcript (official or unofficial).
• Contact information for three references.
• Two writing samples, ideally legal briefs. Writing samples should be unedited or only lightly edited by someone other than you; if you submit an edited sample, please include an explanation of the extent of editing by someone else.

Please send your application to staffattorney@publicjustice.net. Reference “SCRP Staff Attorney” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on January 5, 2026, until the position is filled.

Public Justice EEO Statement and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access

We recognize that creating a truly equitable, inclusive, and diverse organization is an ongoing journey, and we’re proud and excited to share our journey with you. Please read our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy, available here.

Public Justice is an equal-opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equitable employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. People of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Public Justice is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email kbaker@publicjustice.net.

Studies have shown that members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description, despite the reality that applicants rarely ever meet 100% of the qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay! We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

PDF Job Description

Who We Are 

Public Justice, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization that takes on the biggest systemic threats to justice of our time – abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights and liberties, and the destruction of the earth’s sustainability – is seeking to hire a Social Media and Digital Content Associate. 

Public Justice connects high-impact litigation with strategic communications and the strength of our partnerships to fight these abusive and discriminatory systems and win social and economic justice. In particular, we ensure access to the civil justice system, protect students’ civil rights, fight to end modern-day debtors’ prisons, enforce the nation’s most important environmental laws, and much more. 

Job Responsibilities 

The Social Media and Digital Content Associate plays a key role in expanding Public Justice’s digital outreach and audience engagement through content creation. This position reports to the Director of Digital Communications. 

• Social Media Execution: In collaboration with the Director of Digital Communications, execute and create content for the organization’s social media accounts, including graphic design, scheduling, and tracking audience engagement. 
• Content Creation: Produce a wide range of content, such as videos, graphics, and social media posts, to educate and engage the public. 
• Website Assistance: Update and maintain the organization’s website, ensuring that content is current, accurate, and engaging. This includes adding new pages, optimizing existing content, and troubleshooting technical issues as they arise. Experience with the WordPress platform or no-code website builder tools is needed. 

• Analytics & Reporting: Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to inform ongoing strategies and report on the effectiveness of digital initiatives. These metrics will regularly be reported out to stakeholders to assure our strategies are aligning with organizational goals. 
• Cross-team Collaboration: Work with departments to amplify initiatives and ensure cohesive messaging. 

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications 

• 2-4 years proven experience in executing specific content to align with digital media strategy goals, particularly in social media and/or digital fundraising. 
• Strong understanding of measuring audience engagement and growth, with a track record of driving measurable results and reporting out. 
• Experience with digital content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), analytics tools (Buffer/Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics) and web content management systems (Notion, EveryAction). 
• Experience with the WordPress platform and/or no-code website building tools. 
• Strong writing abilities, with past experience in drafting emails to a target audience. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; ability to use strong judgment in sorting priorities. 
• Creative thinker with the ability to adapt to new trends and platforms. 
• Excellent and proven teamwork abilities to work with various departments on many different types of projects. 
• Some experience working in basic camera operation/recording videos and basic video editing preferred. 
• Experience working with progressive advocacy organizations or campaigns preferred. 
• Proven experience following brand guidelines. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) not required but a plus. 

Salary and Benefits 

Public Justice offers a mission-focused work environment, a teamwork and community-oriented work culture, and a competitive compensation package. We recognize and support healthy work-life balance policies, including operating on a four-day work week year-round. We also offer a generous benefits package, including flexible time off, two weeks of sick leave, all federal and some local holidays, end of the year office closure, employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and a 401(k) plan. 

Public Justice operates as a remote organization, embracing flexibility and inclusivity that remote work offers. However, recognizing the value of in-person collaboration and the need for physical office space, Public Justice has an office in Washington, DC. In addition, because 

Public Justice handles litigation, education, and advocacy nationally, the position may entail some travel. 

Salary will be in the range of $67,000 – $72,000, depending on experience. We are open to feedback from the market and would welcome the ability to connect with potential candidates who may be outside of the compensation band as part of our commitment to equity in pay practices. 

Applications 

Please send your cover letter, resume, writing/graphic sample, and contact information for three references to pjjobs@publicjustice.net. The deadline for submission is April 30, 2026. 

Public Justice EEO Statement 

Public Justice is an equal-opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equitable employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. People of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Public Justice is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email hr@publicjustice.net. 

Studies have shown that members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description, despite the reality that applicants rarely ever meet 100% of the qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay! We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.