Attorney Position Midwest Voting Rights Program Based in Indiana

• Lead and conduct impact litigation in Indiana state and federal courts challenging systemic barriers to voting and representation.
• Draft and analyze Indiana legislation and administrative policies affecting voting access, and partner with community organizations on advocacy.
• Cultivate partnerships with Indiana organizations and lead Election Protection initiatives, including volunteer attorney recruitment and training.

This role defends and protects voting rights in Indiana, where voters face some of the most restrictive voting laws in the country, shaping the legal landscape for years to come and ensuring equitable access to the ballot.

• J.D. and admission to the Indiana Bar (or ability to obtain within one year).
• At least 5 years of combined experience in civil rights litigation, policy advocacy, and/or voting rights, including 3+ years litigation experience.
• Established working relationships with coalitions and organizations in Indiana.
• Deep commitment to racial justice and community-driven advocacy; excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Salary range: $70,000 – $108,000 per year depending on experience. Benefits include 15 vacation days (increasing to 20 after 2 years), 2 personal days, 10 sick days, health/dental/life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and flexible spending accounts. This is a remote position based in Indiana with regular in-state travel and periodic travel to Chicago.

Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights is a civil rights legal organization founded in 1969, working to secure racial equity and economic opportunity through legal representation, partnerships with private bar, and community-based solutions across four core practice areas: Voting Rights, Equitable Community Development & Housing, Education Equity, and Economic Justice.