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Equal Rights Advocates, founded in 1974, protects and expands economic and educational access and opportunities for women, girls, and gender-expansive people using a three-pronged advocacy approach consisting of impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and direct services.

Join our passionate and vibrant team of gender justice champions as we work to transform our communities into places where all of us can lead. Learn more about the benefits of joining ERA!

Available positions

Senior Counsel or Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation

ERA is looking for an Attorney/Counsel with proven litigation experience in employment law and in the civil rights space.

As a Senior Counsel or Senior Staff Attorney, you will be responsible for engaging in all aspects of impact and individual litigation, developing new cases for litigation, assisting in crafting litigation strategy, drafting and reviewing amicus briefs, and developing and maintaining litigation relationships to advance ERA’s mission. You may also be involved in defending against threats to the civil rights of workers and students. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and engage in high-impact litigation on key civil rights, economic security, and gender justice issues in a thriving organization with creative and dedicated staff and a supportive work environment.  Apply

Communications Intern

We are seeking to host two Communications Interns in the Spring 2026 semester (January-May). ERA’s Communications Internship program is designed to help social-justice minded, creative, and social media-savvy undergraduate students gain knowledge and experience in pursuit of a career in nonprofit communications, digital marketing, social media, and content creation.

If you are looking to have an enriching experience at a nonprofit organization working toward gender, racial, and economic justice; exposure to and experience with a variety of professional Communications functions, apply!  Apply

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