Litigation Operations Manager

Position Summary:

The Litigation Operations Manager will play a critical role in supporting and building Campaign Legal Center’s extensive litigation docket to protect and advance democracy across all issue areas. The Litigation Operations Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining strong litigation systems across the organization, developing pro bono and local counsel relationships and facilitating pro bono coordination, and creating and implementing skill training opportunities for CLC’s litigators. This position will not litigate directly, but will integrate with litigation teams across issues areas and work in close coordination with litigators across the organization as well as the paralegals, operations team, and general counsel.  

Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with a range of potential co-counsel including leading national firms, local firms in target jurisdictions, boutique litigation firms, and other potential pro-bono partners. This work will include: :
  • Building and maintaining a roster of pro bono counsel 
  • Identifying appropriate matters for pro bono assistance and facilitating their onboarding 
  • Creating systems for more effective partnership with pro bono counsel
• Overseeing litigation operation and procedures including: 
  • Case opening and closing procedures, including managing client retainers, co-counsel agreements, expert retainers, and other relationships with litigation vendors
  • Creating and maintaining template materials and resources for all stages of litigation including discovery, expert reports and testimony, depositions, and trial preparation
  • Developing litigation best practices and procedures resources
• Responsibility for monitoring legal technology developments and spearheading projects to introduce new platforms and tools (including those that are AI-powered) to improve efficiency 
• Establishing, implementing, and overseeing training opportunities for litigation staff at all levels
• Supporting the programming and coordination of the legal fellow and intern programs

Qualifications:

• At least five years of post-JD experience 
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain systems that enhance litigation team efficiency and effectiveness 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate strong co-counsel and pro bono relationships 
• Strong familiarity with all phases of litigation and case management and e-discovery platforms
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team 
• Commitment to the nonpartisan nature, CLC’s DEI goals, and CLC’s overall mission 
• Familiarity or experience with nonprofit legal work preferred but not required

Recruiting Timeline: 

CLC will begin reviewing submitted applications on Monday, January 5, 2026. If we think you are a good fit for the role, a member of the hiring team will reach out to talk about next steps soon after.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff. 

Our benefits include: 

• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting
• 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify
• Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement
• A $300 annual technology allowance
• Pre-tax metro smart benefits
• New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work. 

Disclaimer: This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.