ACLU of New Jersey · 2 months ago
Temporary Senior Staff Attorney
Newark
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expThe American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) seeks an experienced attorney for a temporary six-month appointment as a Senior Staff Attorney or Supervising Attorney to lead criminal law reform advocacy work. The role involves providing legal supervision, investigating and litigating cases, and supervising a legal fellow, all while contributing to the ACLU-NJ's mission to challenge injustices in the criminal legal system.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Investigating, developing, and litigating direct cases
Collaborating on amicus briefs and policy campaigns
Continuing the work of the Clemency Project
Supervising a legal fellow
Qualification
Required
More than seven years of litigation experience in New Jersey
Experience with criminal legal reform
Supervisory experience
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Excellent litigation and communications skills
Commitment to advancing racial justice
Preferred
More than eight years of litigation experience
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.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase