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TekSky

Associate Attorney

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$125K - $180K/yr

The Associate Attorney will support a broad range of political law matters, including campaign finance, lobbying disclosure, government ethics and election law compliance. Day-to-day responsibilities ...

DAGA Inc

Political Partnerships Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$68K - $70K/yr

... Attorneys General and candidates in their mission to protect citizens, promote progress, and support civil rights. Title: Political Partnerships Manager Reports To: Director of Political and Campaign ...

DAGA Inc

Political Partnerships Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$68K - $70K/yr

... Attorneys General and candidates in their mission to protect citizens, promote progress, and support civil rights. Title: Political Partnerships Manager Reports To: Director of Political and Campaign ...

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How much do political campaign attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for political campaign attorney in the United States is $57,610.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a political campaign attorney?

Political Campaign Attorneys are legal professionals who specialize in advising and representing political campaigns, candidates, and related organizations on matters of election law, campaign finance, compliance, and ethics. They help ensure campaigns follow federal, state, and local regulations concerning fundraising, advertising, disclosures, and reporting. Their work may also involve defending against legal challenges or representing campaigns before regulatory bodies. Political Campaign Attorneys play a crucial role in helping campaigns navigate the complex legal landscape of the electoral process, minimizing the risk of legal violations and penalties.

What are some typical legal challenges a political campaign attorney faces during an election cycle?

Political Campaign Attorneys frequently deal with complex issues such as ensuring compliance with campaign finance laws, responding to allegations of election law violations, and navigating rapidly changing regulations at local, state, and federal levels. They also handle urgent requests, such as vetting advertisements or advising on voter outreach activities, often under tight deadlines. Collaboration with campaign managers, communications teams, and external regulatory bodies is common, making strong communication skills essential for success in this high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a political campaign attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Political Campaign Attorney, you need a law degree, active bar membership, and a deep understanding of election law, campaign finance, and political regulations. Familiarity with compliance management systems, Federal Election Commission (FEC) databases, and legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis is essential. Strong analytical thinking, ethical judgment, and persuasive communication skills help navigate complex legal issues and advise campaign teams effectively. These skills are crucial to ensure campaigns operate within legal boundaries, minimize risk, and maintain public trust.

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Infographic showing various Political Campaign Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,610 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

DAGA Finance Director Resume Bank

Washington, DC • On-site

DAGA Inc
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Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

 

The Democratic Attorneys General Association is the official campaign committee dedicated to supporting and electing Democratic AGs. Democratic AGs serve as the frontline defense on everyday issues that affect residents in 24 states and the District of Columbia. DAGA recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic incumbents through a variety of services. 

There are several vital Attorney General races in 2026 election cycle. 

DAGA is looking for the best Finance Director's to work on these races. DAGA works closely with candidates and incumbents and intends to share qualified resumes with these campaigns as the campaigns' positions become available. These are intended as full-time positions in these states.  

Applications submitted through this link are ONLY for positions working directly on campaigns - not for any positions in Washington, DC nor with DAGA.

Job Requirements and Skills

  • At least one cycle of fundraising experience within a political campaign
  • Experience creating and executing a campaign finance plan including candidate calltime, fundraisers (both in-person and virtually), digital fundraising and other
  • Experience working with Campaign Manager to implement efficient cashflow and budgeting procedures
  • Experience recruiting hosts and staffing campaign fundraisers both in-state and nationally
  • Extensive donor research at all levels of the ballot, statewide candidate experience preferred
  • Experience managing multiple staff, interns, and volunteers on various timelines
  • Must be willing to move in state
  • Previous work with NGP, Numero, or other political CRMs a plus
  • Previous work filing campaign finance reports a plus

DAGA is committed to diversity among its employees. DAGA provides campaign manager opportunities on an equal opportunity basis and it is our policy to recruit without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran's status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. DAGA will not tolerate any discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited