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ACLU · 2 weeks ago

Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, Speech, Privacy & Technology Project

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$92K/yr - $211K/yr

The ACLU is a prominent organization dedicated to defending individual rights and liberties, and they are seeking a Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel for their Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. The role involves participating in litigation, drafting legal documents, and supporting policy initiatives related to First and Fourth Amendment issues.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Participating in litigation at all levels of federal and state courts, including conducting legal and factual research, interviewing clients, drafting briefs and pleadings, and engaging in discovery and motion practice

Drafting amicus curiae briefs

Providing support for ACLU affiliate litigation

Serving as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy work

Advancing ACLU policy goals through public education and through organizing and participating in coalitions

Supervising student interns and legal fellows on relevant assignments

Engaging in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualification

J.D. degreeLegal researchLegal writingLitigation experienceFirst Amendment knowledgePublic-interest law commitmentTeam collaborationInterpersonal skillsSelf-starter

Required

A J.D. degree

Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills

Preferred

Skill at performing complex legal analytical work

Demonstrated commitment to public-interest law

Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team

Ability to self-start and excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of First and/or Fourth Amendment issues is preferred, but not required

Litigation experience is preferred, but not required

Benefits

Generous paid time-off policy

Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)

401k plan and employer match

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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