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ACLU · 3 weeks ago

Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel (Term-Limited), Women's Rights Project

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$92K/yr - $211K/yr

The ACLU is seeking applicants for a term-limited position of Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel in their Women’s Rights Project. The role involves creating and implementing strategies using litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, and public education to further the ACLU’s strategic goals.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Litigation 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

Policy advocacy to effect changes 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

Traveling as required for litigation, legislative and policy advocacy, conferences, and public speaking

Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualification

J.D. degreeLitigation experienceLegal analytical skillsResearch skillsPublic speakingConstitutional issuesGender equity knowledgeDiversity commitmentTeam collaborationSelf-starter

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

Demonstrated capacity to perform complex legal analytical work

Excellent research skills

Demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively

Applicants should be self-starters, be diligent, and have the proven ability to work with a wide range of people and to perform in a dynamic environment

Preferred

Experience with constitutional issues is preferred

Familiarity with gender equity 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

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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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