GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT

Campaign Counsel

In this position, the Campaign Counsel works in collaboration with the Advocacy Team to devise and execute campaigns in furtherance of Government Accountability Project s mission by applying the organization s methodology of representing whistleblowers and ensuring their disclosures protect democracy and promote government and corporate accountability. The Campaign Counsel serves as counsel of record for whistleblower clients, working under the supervision of the Director of Advocacy Campaigns (attorney) to evaluate the legal needs, risks, and opportunities of whistleblower clients through Government Accountability Project s campaign methodology. The campaign counsel will initially provide support to campaigns within the Public Health, Food Integrity, Environment, and Immigration issue areas, and the Campaign Counsel s caseload will develop according to Government Accountability Project s strategic priorities and immediate or emerging threats about which whistleblowers may disclose information.

General Duties

Report to the Director of Advocacy Campaigns (attorney).

Serve as Counsel of Record for whistleblower clients making disclosures and/or retaliation complaints in administrative tribunals.

Perform initial intake interviews with prospective clients.

Serve as client liaison in a trauma-informed manner.

Work with and advise whistleblowers regarding their goals and legal rights, risks and options to make disclosures.

Conduct investigations, perform legal research, and draft client complaints and public disclosures.

Maintain organized and up-to-date client files.

In coordination with the Advocacy Team, participate in coalition and partnership building.

Keep current with developments in the fields of whistleblowing, food systems, immigration, and other issue areas in response to strategic priorities and immediate or emerging threats.

Work collaboratively with all staff across the organization to serve and reinforce Government Accountability Project s whistleblower methodology.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Passion for the mission of the Government Accountability Project and supporting whistleblowers.

Demonstrated interest in issues of public interest.

Subject matter expertise in public health, food systems, animal testing/humane handling, immigration, worker rights, and/or employment law, or comparable experience required.

Demonstrated experience executing effective advocacy campaigns or comparable experience required.

Active member in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, or an application for admission is currently pending.

Ability to synthesize complex information, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work both autonomously and in teams, and meet tight deadlines.

Superb writing and communication skills.

A self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary

Salary range is $80,000-$92,000 per year, depending on experience. Government Accountability Project also offers a generous benefits package.

Application Process

Government Accountability Project is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an equitable, inclusive culture. Government Accountability Project encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or marital, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

We are accepting applications for this position until June 30, 2024, which we will review on an ongoing basis. Qualified applicants will be promptly contacted and interviewed. Incomplete applications and applications sent through third-party websites will not be accepted. Please submit a cover letter and resume in one PDF to Katie Goff-Eldredge with the subject line "Campaign Counsel Position" to ...@whistleblower.org.