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ACLU · 1 month ago

Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Senior Counsel, National Security Project

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$92K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

The ACLU is seeking a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel for their National Security Project in New York, NY. This role involves conducting strategic litigation and advocacy to protect civil liberties and human rights, particularly for marginalized communities targeted by national security policies.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Engage in litigation through: legal research; fact development; working with clients and witnesses; drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda; discovery and motion practice; and conducting oral arguments in the trial and appellate courts

Identify and develop new litigation and other advocacy projects by conducting factual, legal, and strategic analysis, and devising relevant theories and materials

Analyze legislation for potential litigation

Serve as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy work and advancing ACLU policy goals through public education, organizing, and participating in coalitions

Collaborate with staff across the organization, including in other projects within the ACLU’s Legal Department, Communications, Affiliate Support, National Political Advocacy Department, and state affiliates to advance Project priorities

Engage in public speaking, including at conferences and with the media

Work with and advise ACLU state affiliates and partner organizations

Develop relationships with other advocates, lawyers, academics, and potential clients to further Project priorities

Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and case and strategy development

Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Litigation experienceNew York Bar admissionLegal research skillsLegal writing skillsComplex legal analysisProject management skillsCollaborative team environmentPublic speakingCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a U.S. law school

Admission to the New York Bar is a requirement. Candidates not yet admitted in New York must possess admission to the bar of another U.S. jurisdiction and commit to obtaining New York admission within one year of the date of hire

Commitment to issues of national security, civil liberties, and racial justice

Excellent legal research and writing skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate legal concepts and arguments clearly and persuasively in written and verbal formats

Ability to engage in complex legal analysis and fact investigation in impact litigation and policy advocacy settings

Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, maintain attention to detail, and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Ability to foster and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Preferred

A minimum of two years of litigation experience

Familiarity with constitutional litigation and statutory matters involving national security, civil liberties, and racial justice

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

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The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.

Founded in 1920

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.aclu.org/

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