ACLU · 3 months ago
Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney/Senior Counsel, LGBTQ & HIV Project
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $211K/yr
6+ years expThe ACLU is a national organization dedicated to defending individual rights and liberties. They are seeking a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel to implement strategies using litigation, legislative advocacy, and public education to advance the rights of LGBTQ individuals and those living with HIV.
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Responsibilities
Litigating in federal and state courts, including writing pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery and motion practice, handling hearings and trials, and arguing appeals
Working with ACLU political advocacy and state affiliate staff on bills in state legislatures and in Congress
Conducting policy advocacy to effect change in state and federal administrative agencies
Engaging in community outreach and public speaking, including representing ACLU positions to the media and the public generally
Working closely with legal and non-legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, advocacy, fundraising, and support professionals
Developing strong relationships with other public interest lawyers and ACLU volunteer lawyers
Supervising law clerks
Traveling as required for litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, conferences, and public speaking
Engaging in special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree and admission to practice in one state is required. If the candidate is not already admitted to practice in New York, admission to the New York Bar is required within one year of hire
Significant litigation experience
Demonstrated capacity to perform complex legal analytical work
Excellent research skills
Demonstrated ability to convey information effectively and persuasively both verbally and in writing
Applicants should be proactive, thorough, and adept at collaborating with a wide range of people in a dynamic work environment
Preferred
Experience with advocacy campaigns at the local, state or federal level is preferred
Experience with constitutional issues is preferred
Familiarity with LGBTQ rights, HIV/AIDS and other civil liberties issues is preferred
Benefits
Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
Company
ACLU
The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$0.12M2017-01-31Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Deborah Archer
President
Esete Assefa
Chief Political Advisor
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