Staff Attorney

The Brandeis Center is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Investigations & Intake team in Washington, DC. This attorney will play a critical role in evaluating potential matters, conducting factual investigations, interviewing complainants and witnesses, developing legal strategies, and helping build cases that advance the Brandeis Center’s mission.

Working closely with senior attorneys and reporting to the Director of Legal Investigations, the Staff Attorney will manage a diverse intake and investigative caseload involving allegations of anti-semitism and unlawful discrimination. This position is ideal for an attorney with strong litigation instincts, exceptional judgment, and a passion for civil rights advocacy.

• Conduct intake interviews with prospective clients, complainants, and witnesses.
• Evaluate potential legal claims and make recommendations regarding case development and strategy.
• Investigate factual allegations by gathering and analyzing documents, records, and other evidence.
• Conduct legal research on federal and state civil rights laws and administrative regulations.
• Draft legal memoranda, demand letters, administrative complaints, and other legal documents.
• Assist in developing matters before federal and state agencies and in state and federal courts.
• Maintain regular communication with complainants, witnesses, and outside counsel.
• Track investigations, maintain case files, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with litigation, policy, and legal initiatives teams on matters requiring cross-functional support.
• Support educational presentations, trainings, and other public-facing initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties consistent with the mission of the Brandeis Center.