ACLU of New Jersey · 3 months ago
Fall 2026 Legal Fellow
Newark NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$74K/yr - $74K/yrThe American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) seeks a Legal Fellow for Fall 2026 to provide emerging social justice leaders with legal training and experience in impact litigation and integrated advocacy. The Fellow will assist in legal and advocacy work aimed at protecting civil rights and liberties for New Jerseyans, collaborating with a legal team on various projects.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
The Fellow will spend most of their time working closely with colleagues on existing litigation and advocacy projects spanning the full range of ACLU-NJ’s priority issues
Over the one-year term, the Fellow will focus on developing core legal advocacy, legal research, and writing skills
The Fellow will also work in collaboration with other departments and may have projects that require analyzing state and local legislative proposals, researching legislative history, drafting internal memos and testimony, and drafting or reviewing advocacy or public education materials
In addition, the Fellow’s work may include community outreach and representing the ACLU-NJ in coalition meetings and conferences, and public speaking engagements
Fellows are expected to participate in meetings, activities, and tasks that advance the work of the legal team and the organization as a whole
Qualification
Required
Graduating law students or law graduates or judicial clerks from the Class of 2025
Strong understanding of and commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice, including incorporating racial justice principles into legal work
Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills and keen interest in developing and refining these skills
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, including success working as a member of a team and/or with community organizations
Strong time and project management skills, including a high level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
Experience taking initiative and engaging in creative problem-solving
Demonstrated commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction
Preferred
Previous experience in or connection to New Jersey public interest advocacy
Benefits
30 days paid time off
12 office holidays
16 health care leave days
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
20 weeks (100 days) paid family leave
Life and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax transit benefits
401(k) plan with employer match
Company
ACLU of New Jersey
The ACLU of New Jersey defends and extends civil liberties of all citizens regardless of their skin color, gender, and sexual orientation.
Founded in 1960
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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